Background
Babidge, Mark Hansford was born on February 27, 1947 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Jack Hansford and Emmilene Hélène (Macick) Babidge.
consultant investment company executive
Babidge, Mark Hansford was born on February 27, 1947 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Jack Hansford and Emmilene Hélène (Macick) Babidge.
R.D. Agriculture, Agricultural College Roseworthy, Australia, 1967. R.D. Oenology, Agricultural College Roseworthy, Australia, 1969. Graduate diploma in business administration, South Australian Institute of Technology, Adelaide, 1973.
Director Castlemaine Tooheys Group Development, Sydney, Australia, 1978-1982. General manager Allied Vintners, Melbourne, Australia, 1982-1985. Executive acquisition and investment Bond Corporation, (Global), 1985-1988.
Chairman Compania de Telefonos de Chile S.A., Santiago, 1988-1990. Chief Executive Officer's representative Western Australia, general manager Telecom, Perth, Australia, 1991-1994. Director Minyango Resources Netherlands, Australia, 1996-1997.
Managing director Sumich Group, Australia, 1997-1998. Director Southern Wine Corporation Ltd., 1998—2001, Stoneham Estate Management, 1999—2000, Tuart Resources, 2001, Greeland Resources, 2001, 1st Eastern Resources Ltd., 2001. Principal MONGOG Proprietary Ltd., since 1985.
Managing director Oberon Perth, Jilin, China, 1994. General manager Robowash, Perth, 1985. Winemaker, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, 1972 (Bristol International Wine Show Double Gold seal, worldwide category, 1978).
Director Southern Wine Corporation, 1998-2001, Stoneham Estate, 1999-2000, Sumich Group, 1997-1998.
Board member Commonwealth Colleges Advanced Education, Canberra, Australia, 1969-1975. Council member Australian Wine and Brandy Producer's Association, Adelaide, 1978-1985. Council member Australian Olympic Fundraising Committee, Perth, 1990-1994.
Member Oz Concert Committee Ethnic & Arts, Perth, 1991-1994. Fellow Australian Institute Management. Member American Society Enology and Viticulture (professional), Australian Society Oenology and Viticulture (founder, president 1980-1985), South African Society Enology and Viticulture, Rolls-Royce Owners' Club Australia (historian, various committees, since 1983), Sir Henry Royce Foundation (Western Australia delegate since 1996).
Married Merilyn Joy Longmore, December 29, 1970. Children: Kate Hélène, Sally Marie.