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Andrew Robert Pridham (born August 24 1966) is an Australian businessman,  investor, merchant banker, land valuer, art collector, farmer and currently the chairman of the Sydney Swans AFL (Australian Football League)Football Club.

He lives in Sydney, Australia.

EARLY  DAYS

Born in Adelaide (South Australia), he is the son of L.R. (Bob) Pridham, former general manager of F.H.Fauldings, an international pharmaceuticals company. His mother Marie Pridham  (nee Carroll) is the daughter of A.F. (Loy) Carroll former long serving South Australian Lawn  Bowls Association President.

Andrew was brought up in Mitcham, South Australia.

Andrew continued a family tradition and attended Rostrevor College, Woodforde; before obtaining a Degree in Valuation, at the University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide. He was a keen sportsman, playing AFL football and tennis for Rostrevor College.

CAREER

Andrew is the Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking of New York based Investment Bank, Moelis & Company.

Well known in Australian business circles, Andrew previously held the positions of Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking at UBS and following that Executive Chairman of JPMorgan Australia Investment Bank.

Andrew is Deputy Chairman of the Swans Australian Football Foundation.

SYDNEY SWANS FOOTBALL CLUB

Andrew joined the board of directors of the Sydney Swans Football Club in 2002 In this period the Swans enjoyed great success both financially and, by way of,winning the AFL premiership in 2005 and being Grand Finalists in 2006, 2012 and 2014. Additionally the Swans had two Brownlow Medalists, Paul Kelly and Adam Goodes, in 2003 and 2005.respectively. Following over 10 years of service on the Board, Andrew was appointed Chairman of the Sydney Swans Football Club in December, 2013