David Savage
David Savage is a former executive of Leighton Holdings, an Australian infrastructure giant, who gained notoriety for his involvement in a significant corporate bribery scandal. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to covering up the payment of $45 million in bribes to Iraqi politicians, resulting in a controversial $1,000 fine. This case highlighted issues of corporate governance and corruption enforcement in Australia.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,182 | $1,380,000 | 1,255$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 23,182 | $1,380,000 | 1,255$ |
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David Savage, former chief operating officer of Australian infrastructure giant Leighton Holdings, pleaded guilty in a Sydney court to misleading the company’s board when he sought to conceal the bribes in 2011.
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