Sam Mostyn
Australian businesswoman and Governor General Designate (born c.1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samantha Joy Mostyn AO (born c. 1965) is an Australian businesswoman and climate change and gender equality advocate, and first female AFL commissioner. Mostyn was president at Chief Executive Women in 2021–22. She is a board member on numerous boards, including Mirvac, Transurban, GO Foundation, the Climate Council, Virgin Australia, and the Sydney Swans. The Mostyn Medal, for "best and fairest" women in AFL Sydney, is named after her. In April 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Mostyn will be sworn in as the 28th governor-general of Australia on 1 July 2024.
Quick Facts Samantha MostynAO, Governor-General of Australia ...
Samantha Mostyn | |
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Governor-General of Australia | |
Assuming office 1 July 2024 | |
Monarch | Charles III |
Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
Succeeding | David Hurley |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1965 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Spouse | Simeon Beckett |
Children | 1 |
Education | Australian National University (BA, LLB) |
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