James Packer

Overview

James Packer is an Australian billionaire businessman and investor known for his diverse investments across various industries. He is the son of media mogul Kerry Packer and inherited control of the family company, Consolidated Press Holdings Limited, as well as investments in Crown Resorts and other companies. Packer has been involved in sectors such as media, online classifieds, gaming, and technology. Packer's investment strategy is counter-cyclical, focusing on acquiring assets when they are undervalued and selling when they are overvalued. He prefers to keep investments straightforward, avoiding complex financial products like options and futures. This approach has led him to invest in a broad spectrum of asset classes worldwide, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, technology, media, financial services, healthcare, commodities, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, fixed income, hedge funds, infrastructure, crypto, and collectibles & art. Throughout his career, Packer has demonstrated a commitment to aligning his interests with those of his clients, with the majority of his personal wealth invested in the Packer & Co Investigator Trust. His diverse portfolio reflects a strategic approach to wealth management, focusing on long-term growth and value creation across multiple sectors and geographies.

Investment Focus

• Preference for investments in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Macau, Singapore, Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Russia
• Interest in sectors including technology, media, financial services, real estate, healthcare, commodities, distressed and special situations, ESG and impact investing, fixed income, hedge funds, infrastructure, crypto, and collectibles & art

Portfolio Companies