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Catriona Mordant remembered as ‘visionary’ philanthropist

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 27, 2026 • 08:18 AM
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Together with investment banker husband Simon, she transformed institutions, including Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art.

Catriona Mordant remembered as ‘visionary’ philanthropist

Catriona Mordant, who with investment banker husband Simon was one of Australia’s most influential and generous arts philanthropists, has died aged 69.

Mordant died last Wednesday after a battle with cancer at the couple’s home in Umbria, Italy, where they divided their time with Sydney.

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