David Clarke is the founder and Chairman of the Australian online travel agent Webjet Limited, listed as ASX: WEB.
Clarke started Webjet as a hobby after he semi-retired at the age of 50. When was the company floated on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1999, Webjet was valued at A$4 million. In 2008 Webjet recorded A$350 million in revenue.
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