Sir Michael Hill
Sir Michael Hill is a renowned New Zealand jeweler and businessman, best known as the founder of the Michael Hill International jewelry retail chain. Born with aspirations of becoming a classical violinist, he instead found his calling in the jewelry business, which he began after a pivotal moment in his life following a devastating fire. His journey from a watchmaker to a successful entrepreneur has been marked by resilience and ambition, leading him to expand his brand internationally. In 2023, Sir Michael made headlines as he announced his decision to step down from his role at the jewelry firm to undergo cancer treatment.
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Henry is known to have run in the same social circles as the late, great Sir Michael Hill.
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New Zealand· 2025-10-24
Sir Michael Hill died holding 148.3 million shares in the company that bears his name.
KiwiSaver assets rise to nearly $130b, Morningstar names top funds for Q2 – Stock TakesNew Zealand· 2025-08-08
Sir Michael Hill is remembered as probably the smartest man in any room.
'He was probably the smartest man in any room' - Paul Henry remembers friend Sir Michael HillNew Zealand· 2025-07-30
Sir Michael Hill built a brand from scratch and is remembered as a clever and courageous businessman.
Tributes pour in for Sir Michael Hill from politics, business and arts communityNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Sir Michael Hill, the founder of one of the most prominent jewellery brands in Australia, has died at the age of 86.
Prominent Australian behind jewellery chain dies aged 86
Australia· 2025-07-29
Sir Michael Hill steps down from his jewellery firm to undergo cancer treatment.
Sir Michael Hill steps down from jewellery firm to undergo cancer treatmentNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
