After revolutionising the finance sector with technology and innovation, Computershare founder Chris Morris turned his attention to some of his other passions: tourism, hospitality, the great outdoors.
Today, Morris Group is elevating the Australian good life while striving to make a positive impact on our people, our places, and our planet.
1960s
Chris Morris’ journey begins.
1966
Chris Morris completes Australia’s first ever computer course at Taylor’s College, Melbourne.
1970s
The heritage of Morris Group begins with the founding of Computershare.
1978
Chris Morris founds Computershare to offer computer services to businesses that needed to automate processes, and eventually provide specialist computer bureau services to Australian share registrars.
1990s
Chris Morris acquires his first hospitality asset.
1994
Computershare (CPU) listed on the ASX
1999
Chris Morris acquires his first pub – the iconic Portsea Hotel.
Morris Group founder and Executive Chairman Chris Morris shares his secrets to success; from humble beginnings selling tomatoes to building an ASX Top-50 global company, and how sometimes just following the thing that makes you happy can be the start of something special.