Alexander David Blain

Background

Blain, Alexander David was born on August 10, 1925 in Featherston, Wellington, New Zealand. Son of James Blain and Ethel Jane (Burt) Blain. arrived in Australia, 1960.

Education

Bachelor Commerce, Victoria (New Zealand) University, 1948.

Career

Banking representative, Burroughs Corporation (now Unysis), Wellington, 1952-1960; manager product promotion, Burroughs Corporation (now Unysis), Sydney, Australia, 1960-1964; marketing director, then managing director, Jantzen Australia Ltd., Sydney, 1964-1972; finance director, EZ Industries Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, 1972-1984; general manager marketing and smelting, North Broken Hill Ltd., Melbourne, 1984-1987; managing director, deputy chairman, Credit Suisse Bullion Pacific Ltd., Melbourne, 1987-1994; chairman, managing director, First International Securities Ltd., Melbourne, since 1980; chairman, managing director, First International Capital Group Merchant Bankers, Melbourne, since 1994.

Achievements

• Alexander David Blain has been listed as a noteworthy merchant banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Flying officer Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1943-1945, PTO. Fellow Australian Institute Company Dirs. (foundation), Chartered Accts. New Zealand; member Australian Society Certified Public Accountants, Australian Club, Metropolitan Golf Club, Royal Geelong Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: yachting, golf.

Connections

Married Marjorie Ena McLeay, November 25, 1950. Children: David McLeay, Martin McLeay.

Father:

James Blain Blain

Mother:

Ethel Jane (Burt) Blain

Spouse:

Marjorie Ena McLeay

child:

David McLeay Blain

child:

Martin McLeay Blain