Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Year | 1950 |
Birth Place | Scone, Australia, United States |
Age | 73 YEARS OLD |
Residence | Scone, New South Wales, Australia |
Education | La Pietra: Hawaii School for Girls |
Known for | Heiress, Cox Enterprises |
Spouse(s) | Simon Parry-Okeden (divorced) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Stanley C. Kennedy, Jr Barbara Cox Anthony |
Relatives | James M. Cox (grandfather) James C. Kennedy (brother) Anne Cox Chambers (aunt) Katharine Rayner (first cousin) Margaretta Taylor (first cousin) James Cox Chambers (first cousin) |
Net worth: $8.4 Billion (2024)
Blair Parry-Okeden, often referred to as Media in the United States, is projected to have a staggering net worth of $8.4 billion in 2024. Known for her astute business acumen and contributions to the media industry, Parry-Okeden has risen to prominence as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. With a vast fortune at her disposal, she has made a significant impact on the media landscape, shaping its evolution and transformation. As a pioneering figure, Parry-Okeden continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry, further solidifying her status as a formidable force in the world of media.
Biography/Timeline
Parry-Okeden has two sons, Andrew and Henry, with her ex-husband Simon Parry-Okeden. She lives at Rockview Station in Scone, having moved to Australia from the US in the 1970s to live with her husband at the time.
Parry-Okeden's grandfather James M. Cox founded the privately held media company Cox Enterprises. Her brother James C. Kennedy is the chairman, and her aunt, Anne Cox Chambers, is the largest shareholder and sits on the board. In 2007 following the death of her mother, Parry-Okeden inherited 25% of Cox Enterprises. She has no role at the company.
Parry-Okeden first came to prominence in Australia in March 2009 when Forbes Asia assessed her net worth at A$7.0 billion. In January 2016, her net worth was assessed by Forbes at US$9.8 billion (A$12.49 billion). Her philanthropic interests include the Shore School, the University of Hawaii's Centre on Ageing, the Scone Grammar School, and Strathearn Village, a non-profit aged-care centre.