Sir Donald Henry Trescowthick, AC, KBE (born 4 December 1930[1]) is a prominent Australian businessman.
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Trescowthick was involved in several Australian business enterprises.
With Norman Swann, Trescowthick founded Swann Insurance, which grew to be a major general insurer. Prior to being sold to QBE Insurance, Swann Insurance was Australia's largest privately owned general insurer.
Trescowthick acquired Charles Davis Limited, a major Tasmanian company which had been established in 1847.
Charles Davis grew under Trescowthick's leadership to become at one time Australia's fourth largest retailer, and third largest department store operator.
The company was renamed Harris Scarfe Holdings Limited in 1995.
In addition to his involvement in Charles Davis Limited, Trescowthick has been involved in several private ventures, including ownership of the Place Arcade in Toorak Village shopping centre in Melbourne Australia.
Trescowthick has been involved in numerous community, sporting and charitable activities during his business career.
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