Howard Kerzner
Howard Brett Kerzner | |
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| Born | January 27, 1964 |
| Died | October 11, 2006 (aged 42) |
| Other names | Butch |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Employer | Kerzner International |
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Howard 'Butch' Kerzner was a South African businessman and the son of Sol Kerzner.
He was born in Durban and went to school in Johannesburg. He was sent to Stanford University where he completed a master's degree in business administration.[1]
He later joined his father's business, Kerzner International, and became its CEO in 2003,[2] leading it on an expansion drive.[1] Donald Trump, a hotelier, called him "a great visionary".[3]
He was killed in a helicopter crash in the Dominican Republic while surveying sites for new resorts.[1][4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Reed, Christopher (24 November 2006). "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Telegraph. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ "Howard Kerzner, 42; Led Kerzner International, Developer of Resorts". LA Times. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ^ Katz, Jonathan M. (17 October 2006). "Casino Magnate Howard Kerzner". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 March 2020.