B lair Parry-Okeden is an American-Australian heiress and one of the wealthiest people in Australia. She is the granddaughter of James M. Cox, who founded the media and automotive services conglomerate, Cox Enterprises, in 1898. The company is a massive private enterprise with major holdings in communications (Cox Communications), automotive services (Cox Automotive, which includes Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book), and media.
Upon the death of her mother, Barbara Cox Anthony, in 2007, Parry-Okeden inherited a 25% stake in the family empire. Unlike her brother, Jim Kennedy, who serves as the chairman of Cox Enterprises, she has no role in the day-to-day operations of the company. She moved to Australia decades ago after marrying a local veterinarian and is known for living a very private and secluded life on her rural property in Scone, New South Wales. Her immense wealth is derived entirely from her inherited stake in the enduring family business.
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