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The Australian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Australian
Globally renowned jewellery tycoon Sir Michael Hill dies aged 86
Sir Michael Hill, owner of the multimillion-dollar jewellery chain of the same name, has died aged 86. The celebrated entrepreneur stepped down from his role on the board of his world-renowned jewellery company in April to undergo treatment for cancer and died on Tuesday morning. The millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist was born in New Zealand in 1938, mere months before the outbreak of World War II. According to a memoriam statement posted by Michael Hill International Limited, Sir Michael's first love was music. 'As a young man, he dreamt of becoming a concert violinist, however – at just 17 – he was told he had started too late to reach the pinnacle of his craft,' a spokesman wrote. Sir Michael was raised in Whangarei, on New Zealand's North Island, where he attended Whangarei Boys' High School until he was 16, at which point he elected to drop out. 'Forced to reconsider his future, he pivoted into the world of jewellery, joining his uncle's family-owned store in New Zealand.' Shortly after founding his own business alongside his wife Christine in 1979, Sir Michael decided they should expand into the Australian market. Michael Hill was originally focused on music but changed his tune later in life to the jewellery business. Picture: supplied 'What began as a job soon became a passion. Sir Michael had a natural gift for storytelling, a keen eye for visual merchandising and an instinct for attracting customers and a gift for selling,' the spokesman said. 'He won international awards for his window displays and revolutionised the store's advertising with bold, unconventional campaigns.' Michael Hill Chairman Rob Fyfe said Michael brought a 'deep sense of purpose' and an 'enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity' to everything he did. Michael Hill International owns 302 stores globally across Australia, Canada and New Zealand. In 2024, the business earn revenue of almost $650m. Michael Hill's jewellery has been worn by some of the world's most famous celebrities, including Miranda Kerr and Kim Kardashian Tributes have begun to flow in celebration of Sir Michael and the legacy he has left behind. In a post on X, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Sir Michael's 'aspiration, grit and determination to succeed not only built a globally recognised brand, but also inspired generations of Kiwi entrepreneurs to dream big. 'He built a brand from scratch and gave back to the country that he loved. May he rest in peace.' Sir Michael is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Lady Christine, and their two children, Mark and Emma. Jack Nivison Cadet Journalist Jack began his journalism career as a freelancer for the New England Times, a small community paper based in Armidale, regional New South Wales. He is currently a Sydney-based Cadet Journalist at News Corp. Jack Nivison
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Deeply saddened': Miranda Kerr's emotional statement after Sir Michael Hill's death
Miranda Kerr has issued an emotional statement paying tribute to Sir Michael Hill following his death at the age of 86. The Australian supermodel, who is an ambassador for his globally-renowned jewellery brand, told Stellar she was 'deeply saddened' by the news of his passing. 'I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Michael Hill,' Kerr said. 'He was a true visionary whose passion and creativity helped shape a brand that has brought joy to so many around the world. I feel incredibly honoured to be part of the brand he built with integrity, passion and heart. 'My love and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and the entire Michael Hill team.' Sir Michael stepped down from his role on the board of his company in April to undergo treatment for cancer and died on Tuesday morning. The millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist was born in New Zealand in 1938, months before the outbreak of World War II. Michael Hill Chairman Rob Fyfe said Michael brought a 'deep sense of purpose' and an 'enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity' to everything he did. Michael Hill International owns 302 stores globally across Australia, Canada and New Zealand. In 2024, the business earned revenue of almost $650 million. Michael Hill's jewellery has been worn by some of the world's most famous celebrities, including Kim Kardashian Tributes have begun to flow in celebration of Sir Michael and the legacy he has left behind. In a post on X, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Sir Michael's 'aspiration, grit and determination to succeed not only built a globally recognised brand, but also inspired generations of Kiwi entrepreneurs to dream big. 'He built a brand from scratch and gave back to the country that he loved. May he rest in peace.' Sir Michael is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Lady Christine, and their two children, Mark and Emma.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jewellery tycoon dies aged 86
Sir Michael Hill, owner of the multimillion-dollar jewellery chain of the same name, has died aged 86. The millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist was born in New Zealand in 1938, mere months before the outbreak of the Second World War. According to a memoriam statement posted by Michael Hill International Limited, Sir Michael's first love was music. 'As a young man, he dreamt of becoming a concert violinist, however – at just 17 – he was told he had started too late to reach the pinnacle of his craft,' a spokesman wrote. Sir Michael was raised in Whangarei, on New Zealand's North Island, where he attended Whangarei Boys' High School until he was 16, at which point he elected to drop out. 'Forced to reconsider his future, he pivoted into the world of jewellery, joining his uncle's family-owned store in New Zealand.' Shortly after founding his own business alongside his wife Christine in 1979, Sir Michael decided they should expand into the Australian market. 'What began as a job soon became a passion. Sir Michael had a natural gift for storytelling, a keen eye for visual merchandising and an instinct for attracting customers and a gift for selling,' the spokesman said. 'He won international awards for his window displays and revolutionised the store's advertising with bold, unconventional campaigns.' Michael Hill Chairman Rob Fyfe said Michael brought a 'deep sense of purpose' and an 'enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity' to everything he did. Sir Michael is survived by his wife, Lady Christine and their two children. More to come.
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
Sir Michael Hill, founder of Michael Hill Jeweller, dies aged 86
Sir Michael Hill, the founder of Michael Hill Jeweller, has died aged 86 following a battle with cancer. In April, Hill stepped down from his role on the board of NZX-listed Michael Hill International to undergo treatment. In a statement on Tuesday, the company described him as "a celebrated jeweller, entrepreneur, philanthropist and committed father and husband who, with his wife Lady Christine, founded and grew Michael Hill from its humble beginnings in Whangrei, New Zealand to a global retail jewellery brand that spans Australia, New Zealand and Canada". Michael Hill International chairman Rob Fyfe said Hill's impact went far beyond his success in business. "To every endeavour he pursued, Michael brought a deep sense of purpose, an enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity that challenged all of us to embrace ever more lofty goals and be unconstrained in our thinking- a legacy that will continue to inspire us." More to come.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Globally renowned jewellery tycoon dies aged 86
Sir Michael Hill, owner of the multimillion-dollar jewellery chain of the same name, has died aged 86. The millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist was born in New Zealand in 1938, mere months before the outbreak of World War II. According to a memoriam statement posted by Michael Hill International Limited, Sir Michael's first love was music. 'As a young man, he dreamt of becoming a concert violinist, however – at just 17 – he was told he had started too late to reach the pinnacle of his craft,' a spokesman wrote. Sir Michael was raised in Whangarei, on New Zealand's North Island, where he attended Whangarei Boys' High School until he was 16, at which point he elected to drop out. 'Forced to reconsider his future, he pivoted into the world of jewellery, joining his uncle's family-owned store in New Zealand.' Shortly after founding his own business alongside his wife Christine in 1979, Sir Michael decided they should expand into the Australian market. 'What began as a job soon became a passion. Sir Michael had a natural gift for storytelling, a keen eye for visual merchandising and an instinct for attracting customers and a gift for selling,' the spokesman said. 'He won international awards for his window displays and revolutionised the store's advertising with bold, unconventional campaigns.' Michael Hill Chairman Rob Fyfe said Michael brought a 'deep sense of purpose' and an 'enduring curiosity, open-mindedness and creativity' to everything he did. Sir Michael is survived by his wife, Lady Christine and their two children.
