Transfield boss Tony Shepherd has reportedly split from his wife Maryanne Graham.
The high profile couple, who got married in New south Wales southern highlands, They ended their relationship a month ago, reports The Sunday Telegraph.
Graham is about three decades younger than the 80-year-old Shepherd and counts former politicians John Howard, Kim Beazley and Gladys Berejiklian among his friends.
In a candid 2020 interview with the Sydney Morning HeraldShepherd, who is currently chairman of the board of the Greater Western Sydney Giants, revealed his commitment to staying fit and young for Maryanne.
‘I’m a bit older so I have to stay fit. so I exercise every day. “I’m not an Olympic athlete, but I try to run every other day and lift weights in between,” she shared.
Transfield boss Tony Shepherd (pictured) has reportedly split from his wife Maryanne Graham, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The high-profile couple, who married in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, ended their relationship a month ago, according to the publication.
“She is beautiful, but I was also attracted to her intellect, her generosity and her good sense of humor,” he then told the publication.
When asked if there was “anything better than sex,” he cheekily replied, “Not really.”
This marked the second marriage for Shepherd, who was previously married to Loredana Vilovich in 1964. Together they had three children.
Shepherd, who served as former president of AFL club Greater Western Sydney, had once spoken about his efforts to keep up with his much younger wife.
Details about the origins of Shepherd and Graham’s relationship remain limited.
A powerhouse in her own right, Maryanne has held senior executive positions in numerous high-profile organizations and projects, including Sydney Water, Western Sydney International Airport, Gold Coast Light Rail and WestConnex.
Shepherd joined Transfield Services in 1979 and later became chairman of the board. He resigned from the position in 2013.
He has served on numerous boards including Greater Western Sydney Giants, Sydney Cricket Ground & Sports Ground Trust and the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association.
In a candid 2020 interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Shepherd revealed his commitment to staying fit and young for Maryanne.