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Mike Cannon-Brookes Net Worth

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Emily Baldwin

Published Jan 09, 2026

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year1979
Birth PlaceSydney, Australia, Australia
Mike Cannon-Brookes age44 YEARS OLD
ResidenceCentennial Park, Sydney
EducationCranbrook School
Alma materUniversity of New South Wales
Known forCo-founder and co-CEO, Atlassian (with Scott Farquhar)
Board member ofAtlassian
Spouse(s)Annie Todd
Parent(s)Mike and Helen Cannon-Brookes

💰 Net worth: $10.2 Billion (2024)

Mike Cannon-Brookes, a prominent figure in the Australian technology industry, is projected to have a net worth of $10.2 billion by 2024. With his exceptional entrepreneurial skills and innovative mindset, Cannon-Brookes has made a significant impact in the tech landscape of Australia. As the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a globally recognized software company, he has been instrumental in revolutionizing collaborative tools used by businesses worldwide. Cannon-Brookes' immense wealth is a testament to his incredible achievements in the tech sector and his unwavering dedication to driving technological advancements in Australia and beyond.

2015$1.1 Billion2016$2.2 Billion2017$2.1 Billion2018$4.04 Billion

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Famous Quotes:

If you watch your [stock price] every day, it's like going to the casino. If you play roulette, your money is going to go up heaps and down heaps. What's the point of that? Let's focus on what the company is like in five years.

Biography/Timeline

1979

Mike Cannon-Brookes was born in November 1979, the son of a global banking executive, also named Mike, and his wife, Helen. He was educated at Cranbrook School in Sydney, and graduated from the University of New South Wales with a bachelor's degree in information systems on a UNSW Co-op Scholarship.

2004

With Scott Farquhar, Cannon-Brookes is the co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a collaboration software company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales' School of Computer Science and Engineering. Cannon-Brookes and Farquhar were recognised as the Australian IT Professional of the Year award in 2004, and Australian 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year. Cannon-Brookes was also honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in 2009 and is a member of The Forum of Young Global Leaders.

2007

Alongside his Business partner, Farquhar, Cannon-Brookes debuted on the 2007 BRW Young Rich list of the richest Australians aged under 40; and on the BRW Rich 200 in 2013 with an estimated net worth of A$250 million. In 2016, his net worth was estimated by Forbes on the list of Australia's 50 richest people as US$1.69 bn; by BRW Rich 200 as A$2.00 bn; and by the Sunday Times Rich List as GB£906 million.

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