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Peter had a 20 year career as an executive and company director, running companies in the US, UK and Australia before, in 2011, making a move to become a writer. Formerly: CEO, Australian Agricultural Company; Executive-Chairman, South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Club. Director: Barangaroo Delivery Authority; Queensland Rail, Stoll Moss Theatres. Founder, live entertainment group Back Row Productions, and The Greater Sydney Partnership and the Brand Sydney Initiative. BAs in Economics and Jurisprudence, Oxford University.
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