David Leckie

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Leckie
Occupation	business executive
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1951(1951-02-14)
Age	73
Date Of Death	July 20, 2021, Robertson, Australia
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Aquarius

David Leckie Biography

David Leckie is one of the most popular and richest Business Executive who was born on February 14, 1951 in Sydney, Australia. David John Leckie (born 14 February 1951) was the Chief Executive Officer of the Seven Media Group. until 26 June 2012. On that day, he was replaced at Seven West by former Woodside Petroleum CEO Don Voelte.

On 5 April 2008, it was revealed that Leckie had been placed in an induced coma, battling complications from a recent injury to his finger and has subsequently made a full recovery.

David Leckie Net Worth

David Leckie is one of the richest business executive from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Leckie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Leckie was educated at Newington College (1962-1968) and is an Economics graduate of Macquarie University.

Prior to his appointment by Kerry Stokes to Seven, he was associated with the Nine Network for 23 years. Having joined GTV-9 (Melbourne) as a sales executive, he was promoted to National Sales Manager, then Nine Network Sales Director in 1982 at TCN-9 (Sydney). In August 1990, he became Managing Director of the Nine Network and in 1994 was appointed Chief Executive Officer. In 2001, he was appointed a Trustee of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is David Leckie Dating?

According to our records, David Leckie married to Skye Leckie. As of December 1, 2023, David Leckie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Business Executive. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. David Leckie celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

Top Facts about David Leckie

1. David Leckie was an Australian media executive born in 1951.
2. He served as CEO of Seven West Media from 2003-2012.
3. Leckie oversaw the launch of successful TV shows such as “My Kitchen Rules” and “Packed to the Rafters.”
4. He began his career at Nine Network in 1977, eventually becoming its CEO.
5. Leckie was known for his tough management style and high ratings success.
6. He passed away on July 19, 2021 at age 70 after battling illness.
7. During his tenure at Seven, the network’s revenue increased significantly.
8. Leckie also worked for companies such as Sony Pictures Television and Consolidated Press Holdings.
9. He received numerous awards throughout his career, including induction into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame in 2010.
10. Leckie is remembered as a pioneering figure in Australian television history.

How old is David Leckie?

70 years (1951–2021)

Who is Leckie's wife?

Skye Leckie

What was David Leckies illness?

He developed septicaemia , and was placed in an induced coma. He started to withdraw from Seven in 2012, in his early sixties, but maintained a close association. He died on Tuesday 20 July 2021, at his farm in NSW, after what the statement calls a long illness.

What happened to David Leckie?

In a statement, his family said he died on Tuesday morning at Mulberry Farm in Robertson, New South Wales, after a long illness. “With immense sadness we advise the passing of our adored and much-loved husband and father, David Leckie,” the statement said.

Was David Leckie married twice?

Leckie’s first marriage was to Barbara Spence. Together, they had one child named Tim. Leckie married his second wife, Skye, in 1995. They met while she was public relations chief at David Jones Limited, and they remained married until his death.