James Keith Bain
Australian farmer and author
About James Keith Bain
Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 92–93).
James Keith Bain (1October 19299September 2022) was an Australian businessman, farmer, and author. He was chairman of W. Bain & Co. (1947–1987), Merryville Estates Pty Ltd, Sydney Stock Exchange Ltd (1983–1987) and the NatWest Aust. Bank Ltd (1985–1991).
Bain attended both The Armidale School and Scots College.
Bain retired as a senior partner of Bain & Company in 1986–1987, and a few years later (1992) it was acquired by Deutsche Bank; Jim Bain was a grandson of the founder. In retirement, he wrote about his experiences in the Australian financial industry. Bain died on 9 September 2022, at the age of 92.
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Who was James Keith Bain?
Australian farmer and author (1929–2022)
When was James Keith Bain born?
James Keith Bain was born in 1929.
When did James Keith Bain die?
James Keith Bain died on 9 September 2022.
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