So it seems increasingly likely that the Australian consortium are the ones expected to take over the club in the near future and Muir appears to be the main man behind it.
I know over the last year there’s been bits of pieces said about him amongst the vast ocean that is the takeover thread. It may be helpful to have a specific thread listing what we know about him etc
So what do we know?
How did he make his money?
What business interests does he retain?
Are there any other UK / European based business interests that are known?
Any other sporting interest?
Any interesting interviews / profile articles that are known?
Keep it on topic please, any off topic posts run the risk of being deleted from thread.
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He has other business interests such as pet care, and a business of how we manage our memories, again another electronic type company.
He is a philanthropist. Which is the complete opposite to Roland. It means that Muir could see the Community Trust and the work they do in the community and The Academy as very important. As a philanthropist, he would firmly believe in giving back, so us as supporters should really be vital for how he will want to run The Club.
He has set up at least one charity/foundation which aims to promote good health and nutrition. He also is stated to believe in positive psychology. All of this is excellent to know personally being a sports scientist.
He has other sporting interests by being on the board of Essendon Football Club (Aussie Rules).
He seems to keep his private life very private, but reportedly bought a private plane for him and his family.
The 14-seater private jet he bought last year after selling the Good Guys was estimated to cost $10m
Today Andrew’s philanthropic interests are a major focus for him. It has long been his belief that business and its leaders have an obligation to give back to the community in meaningful ways.
He is passionate about the topic of nutrition, in particular educating children about healthy eating, and strongly believes that Australians need to take meaningful action to tackle the growing obesity problem. It was his desire to act on this problem, that saw him establish The Good Foundation.
Among his many interests, Andrew believes in the benefits of positive psychology and provided advice and consultation to Professor Field Rickards, Dean of Education at the University of Melbourne, in setting up the University’s Centre for Positive Psychology.
He has also been heavily involved with the Rotary Foundation for many years and was recently recognised for his contribution with a Certificate of Appreciation. In addition he has supported programs such as Neighbourhood Watch, helped fund the Starlight Foundation Room at The Royal Children’s Hospital and provided support to the Paralympic Training Base in Tullamarine
Five foot four with duck tape muscles
Muir said 'do you speak-a my language?'
He sneered with a Keohane sandwich
Muir comes from a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
Can you hear our Valley thunder?
You better run, you better take cover.
Written last October.
Last year, he ran a series of courses at Selhurst Park in June. Interestingly, they have not been repeated this year.
Andrew Muir's Good Foundation works in partnership with Jamie's Ministry of Food in Australia. As part of that association, the Good Foundation has set up fund-raising and auctions in order to secure cash funds to sponsor adults and children to participate in seven-week courses.
I wonder if part of the attraction of Charlton to Andrew Muir is the Community Trust. Its aim is in three parts - Improving Education and Employment, Improving Health and Reducing Crime. All three of those are a perfect match for both the Good Foundation and for Ministry of Food.
The first Good Foundation auction in support of Jamie's Ministry of Food went live on Friday last week. I wonder if that's part of the reason Muir headed back to Australia. And I wonder if we will soon see an announcement that, not only will Charlton have new owners, but the brilliant work of Jason Morgan and CACT will soon have an even bigger media profile..?
Bachelor of Economics
Post Grad Diploma of Financial Management
Harvard Business School - Advanced Management Programme
Mentions the interesting concept of loyalty.
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2826539/Did-discount-paying-cash-Good-guys-founder-buys-19-million-beachside-mansion-named-one-Australia-s-10-best-homes-1961.html
Wondered if you still fancy buying a down on its luck football club.
Please call Matt Southall today.