Trainer Michelle Bridges makes Australia’s richest self-made women list with $53 million fortune
PERSONAL trainer Michelle Bridges has exercised her way to a $53 million fortune and a place on the list of Australia’s richest self-made women.
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PERSONAL trainer Michelle Bridges has exercised her way to a $53 million fortune and a place on the list of Australia’s richest self-made women.
Little-known Vicky Teoh is queen among women who have created their own personal fortunes. Ms Teoh, who co-founded telco and internet provider TPG with her husband, is in top spot in the BRW Rich Women list, with a $938 million wealth.
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Super Cheap Auto co-founder Hazel Rowe made her debut at third place on the 2015 list, with a $376 million wealth.
Ms Bridges pushed her way into the top 30 (at 29th spot) thanks to the international expansion of her fitness empire.
Actress Nicole Kidman is worth $331 million and Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson and Cate Blanchett are also on the list, along with four women such as former Westpac CEO Gail Kelly, who made their wealth from high-powered corporate jobs.
BRW deputy editor Caitlin Fitzsimmons said the majority of the women (23 of the 30) made their fortunes by founding and building their own businesses.
The combined wealth on the list, published on Sunday, has risen to $5.4 billion, up from $4.5 billion.
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