Terry Snow, an Australian billionaire, built his fortune through savvy property development and airport management.
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His career began in the 1980s, working with his father and brother in property development.
A major turning point came in 1998 when he secured the lease for Canberra Airport.
Snow’s innovative approach turned the airport into a bustling commercial center, with surrounding office and industrial parks flourishing.
Snow owned Capital Property Group and Capital Estate Developments. His projects included Denman Prospect, a master-planned community in the Molonglo Valley and Australia’s first suburb to require solar power for every home.
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Terry Snow Net Worth
Over the years, Snow’s wealth grew significantly. In 2013, Forbes Asia listed him as Australia’s 39th richest person, and by 2019, his fortune was estimated at $1.2 billion.
At the time of his death on August 4, 2024, Snow’s net worth had soared to approximately $4.1 billion, making him one of Australia’s richest individuals.
He was 80 years old, and survived by his wife Ginette, and four children: Stephen Byron, Georgina Byron, Tom Snow and Scarlet Snow.

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