Dick Smith (businessman)
Richard "Dick" Smith | |
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Smith in 2013 | |
| Born | Richard Harold Smith 18 March 1944 Roseville, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | North Sydney Technical High School |
| Known for | Entrepreneur, aviator |
| Spouse | Philippa Aird McManamey |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia |
Richard Harold Smith AC FRSA (born 18 March 1944) is an Australian entrepreneur and aviator. He is the founder of Dick Smith Electronics, Australian Geographic and Dick Smith Foods. Smith has had a long interest in aviation and holds a number of world records in the field. A major philanthropist, he supports a number of charities and conservation efforts.
In 2015, he was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia. He is a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.