John Stensholt

John StensholtThe Richest 250 Editor

John Stensholt joined The Australian in July 2018. He writes about Australia’s most successful and wealthy entrepreneurs, and the business of sport.Previously John worked at The Australian Financial Review and BRW, editing the BRW Rich List. He has won Citi Journalism and Australian Sports Commission awards for his corporate and sports business coverage. He won the Keith McDonald Award for Business Journalist of the Year in the 2020 News Awards.

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Business-for-sex scandal ruins a billionaire’s reputation

Richard White expected to be ‘vindicated’ when he got his day in court with ex-lover Linda Rogan. It was a bad call.

Angelica Snowden and John Stensholt

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24/10/24: Controversial young gambling influencer Benny Scarf. Benny is a 23yo guy who has amassed 200,000 instagram followers and is a bit of a sensation in the racing game at the moment. John Feder/The Australian.

Is Benny Scarf the most controversial identity in racing?

The 23-year-old has whipped up a social media frenzy around his betting stunts on Instagram but behind it is a business strategy to get as much attention as possible and for the money to follow.

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DownfallTechnology

Sex and out for tech billionaire as ex-lover dines out on his downfall

Just as embattled billionaire Richard White was announcing his exit from WiseTech amid a string of damaging claims, the woman he tried and failed to sue over $90,000 worth of furniture was strapping on her high-heels | VIDEO

Angelica Snowden, Liam Mendes, John Stensholt and Glenda Korporaal

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Richard White dodges reporters from The Australian as he exits WiseTech HQ after stepping down as CEO.

WATCH: White’s WiseTech reign comes to shambolic end

The scandal-hit billionaire stated ‘I’m not leaving’ as he dodged journalists while exiting company HQ, after stepping down from his CEO post and into a $1m per year consultancy role | VIDEO

Liam Mendes, Jared Lynch, Joseph Lam, John Stensholt and Angelica Snowden

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**THE LIST 2024**Tim Heath, Founder, Yolo Group. Photographed by Artus Briedis, Tuesday 30st January.

Crypto billionaire attacked in alleged kidnapping attempt

Gambling magnate Tim Heath was attacked by men posing as painters who planned to abduct and take him to a remote hide-out as part of a kidnap and possible extortion attempt.

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FALLOUTTechnology

9/6/23: Richard White, CEO, WiseTech at the Australia's Economic Outlook forum" event at Crown Sydney. John Feder/ The Australian.

WiseTech reassures investors as watchdog eyes White claims

Richard White is being watched by ASIC as his personal crisis continues to engulf WiseTech, while the company’s board tries to assure shareholders it continues to have strong leadership.

Glenda Korporaal, Angelica Snowden and John Stensholt

CourtsTechnology

WiseTech founder Richard White and wellness entrepreneur Linda Rogan. Picture: NewsWire

White settlement involves the billionaire’s second NDA

WiseTech boss Richard White has settled the court fight he started with his ex-lover and it involves the second NDA he has signed with women he’s allegedly been in a relationship with.

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WiseTech CEO bought home for partner

Richard White purchased a property in Sydney’s lower north shore for another businesswoman he was allegedly in a relationship with, before a falling out led to her taking legal action.

Angelica Snowden, John Stensholt and Liam Mendes

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DAILY TELEGRAPH DECEMBER 9, 2021 EMBARGOED FOR THE DAILY TELEGRAPH POWER 100. Embargoed until print date Feb 2022 Do not use unless you speak to the pic desk. Richard White is the suburban billionaire few have ever heard of. He is the founder and major shareholder of Wisetech Global, a logistics software business worth $17bn. Pictured in his Bexley home that he grew up in and has now renovated. Picture: Jonathan Ng

WiseTech billionaires down $2bn after White court stoush

Tech powerhouse WiseTech Global has been an ASX star but its shares have fallen since legal controversies arose about its founder and now Richard White is under pressure from his board.

John Stensholt and Angelica Snowden

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Josh Mansour with Dan Pelichowski, Sarah Betteley, Simon Coughlan from Dabble at the 17th hole of the PGA at Royal Queensland, Brisbane 11th October 2024. Patrons attending on Saturday during the PGA will win a share in one million dollars if the player gets a hole in one. (Image/Josh Woning)

Betting firm Dabble considering stockmarket listing

The fast-growing business, part-owned by Tabcorp and Estonian-based billionaire Tim Heath, says it is now profitable and has big expansion plans in several overseas markets.

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