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    How an Iranian refugee landed Australia’s biggest software deal

    Yolanda RedrupRich List co-editor
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    When Altium CEO Aram Mirkazemi came to Australia as an 18-year-old refugee from Iran, he was alone and spoke very little English.

    Today, 39 years after he touched down in Hobart, Mirkazemi - who turned 59 on Thursday - is responsible for the largest software company acquisition in Australian history.

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    Yolanda Redrup
    Yolanda RedrupRich List co-editorYolanda Redrup is the co-editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk. Connect with Yolanda on Twitter. Email Yolanda at yolanda.redrup@afr.com

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