Gowings is a multi-generational family-owned investment company with a rich history dating back to 1868, founded by John Ellis Gowing in Sydney. Currently led by John Gowing, who is the longest-serving CEO of a public company in Australia, the organization operates as a listed family office with a strategic focus on long-term, inter-generational investing across diverse sectors and asset classes.
The company’s investment portfolio is notably eclectic, spanning a wide range of industries including retail properties, shopping centers, commercial and residential real estate, global surf companies, water sports innovation, fishing equipment, agricultural technologies, medical technologies, and food production. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying long-term value and investing alongside shareholders, with a commitment to building sustainable wealth over generations.
Headquartered in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Gowings has maintained a pioneering spirit throughout its 150-year history, with the current leadership team, including John’s three sons Ellis, James, and Byron, continuing the family’s tradition of strategic investment and entrepreneurial vision. The company prides itself on its ability to carefully curate investment opportunities, consistently outperform market indices, and deliver regular dividends to its shareholders through a disciplined and patient approach to investment.
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