Early and Personal Life
MacPherson grew up in Sydney's beachside suburb of Cronulla where he lists swimming, fishing, golf and watching the Cronulla Sharks, a rugby league football team, as his favorite pastimes. MacPherson went on to live in Melbourne for many years before relocating to Sunshine Beach, Queensland before returning to Sydney for work in 2010.
He was accepted into MENSA at the age of 10 and went on to attend the academically selective school Sydney Boys High School. An avid fitness advocate, MacPherson regularly competes in triathlons and marathons.
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