Dorry Kordahi
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| Born | July 15, 1975 Croydon |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Citizenship | Australia |
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| Organization | The Hawks |
| Known for | Current president and co-owner of The Hawks |
Dorry Kordahi (Born July 15th 1975) is an Australian businessman, entrepreneur, investor, and published author from Sydney, Australia. He is the current president and co-owner of The Hawks (NBL), a professional Australian basketball team that competes in Australia's National Basketball League. [1] [2] [3]
Early Life
Kordahi was born on July 15th 1975, and grew up in Croydon, in Sydney's Western Suburbs. After failing his Higher School Certificate exams Kordahi trained within his fathers business to become a hairdresser before leaving in 1996. [4]
Career
Kordahi began his career in 1996, working for nearly six years at his cousin's t-shirt company before launching his own promotional merchandise business, DKM Blue, in 2002 from his parent's garage. Over time, DKM Blue grew into a market leader, with offices in Sydney, London, Beirut, and Shanghai, providing corporate merchandise and uniforms to major global brands. The company was later ranked #20 on the BRW Fast Starters List.[5]
In addition to his business ventures, Kordahi's passion for basketball led him to part ownership of the Sydney Kings in 2007.[6] His involvement in the National Basketball League (NBL) deepened over the years, culminating in his purchase of part ownership of the Illawarra Hawks in 2020, where he currently serves as co-owner and president.[7] He also joined the NBL advisory board in 2018.[8]
Kordahi shares his entrepreneurial insights through various platforms, including his book “Win Big Risk Small,” and mentorship opportunities such as the "Entrepreneur Package," offering personal learning experiences aboard his private yacht.[9] He was also a judge for the 2021 Executive of the Year Awards.[10]
Achievements
In 2011 Dorry was profiled by 'Marketing Magazine' in a series on the '5 best marketers in Australia. [11]
In 2012 his company DKM Blue was listed in Business Review Weekly's top 100 fast starters. [12]
Kordahi has been listed 6 times in the Australian Financial Review's 'Young Rich List'. [13] [14]
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist. [15]
2 time's published author ('The Power To Act' in 2011 & 'Win Big Risk Small: An Entrepreneurs Formula in 2017) [16] [17]
References
- ↑ Gardner, Jessica (8 January 2021). "Why this former Young Rich Lister is trying to save a sporting club". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ The, Hawks. "The Hawks Official Website". Hawks. The Hawks. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Timothy, Fernandez. "NBL's Illawarra Hawks finds new owners but name will lose local connection". ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Cain, Alexandra. "Dorry Kordahi's simple secrets to success". The Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Kwan, Belle. "Dorry Kordahi: Common sense is uncommon". Marketing. Marketing Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Wikipedia. "Sydney Kings". Wikipedia. Wikipeida. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ The, Hawks. "The Hawks Official Website". Hawks. The Hawks. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Gardner, Jessica. "Why this former Young Rich Lister is trying to save a sporting club". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Timothy, Fernandez. "NBL's Illawarra Hawks finds new owners but name will lose local connection". ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Gardner, Jessica (8 January 2021). "Why this former Young Rich Lister is trying to save a sporting club". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Kade, Monica. "Dorry Kordahi: Entrepreneur, Author, Co-Founder of DKM Blue". Career Confessions. Monica Kade. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Cain, Alexandra. "Dorry Kordahi's simple secrets to success". The Sydney Morning Herald. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Gardner, Jessica. "Why this former Young Rich Lister is trying to save a sporting club". Australian Financial Review. Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Ragtrader. "Fashion entrepreneur worth $28 million". Ragtrader. Ragtrader. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Kade, Monica. "Dorry Kordahi: Entrepreneur, Author, Co-Founder of DKM Blue". Career Confessions. Monica Kade. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Beeche, Mat. ""The Power to Act" with BRW Young Rich Dorry Kordahi". Start Up Daily. Start Up Daily. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ Booktopia. "Win Big Risk Small". Booktopia. Booktopia. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
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