Sean Oppenheimer

Nauruan politician

The Honourable

Sean Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer in 2019

Member of the Nauruan Parliament
for Anetan
In office
9 July 2016 – 27 August 2019
Personal details
Born|  (1967-10-07) 7 October 1967 (age 57)
Melbourne, Australia
Nationality| Nauruan
Political party| Independent

Sean Oppenheimer (born 7 October 1967) is a Nauruan politician and businessman who was a Member of Parliament for Anetan from 9 July 2016 to 27 August 2019. He was a member of the Opposition. Oppenheimer is the owner of the retail store Capelle & Partner.

## Career

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Oppenheimer was elected in the July 2016 elections to the Parliament of Nauru, representing the constituency of Anetan.[1] He was not invited to form part of the government and so joined Riddel Akua and Kieren Keke as a default member of the 3 member opposition. He served in a number of official capacities over the years:[1]

* Vice Chairman Nauru Fisheries, 1997–1998
* President Nauru Boxing Federation, 2008–Present
* Nauru Olympic Committee Executive Member, 2009–2013
* Nauru Olympic Committee Vice President, 2013–Present
* Oceania Boxing Confederation Executive Board Member, 2013–Present
* Honorary Consul for Israel to Nauru, 2011–2016

He did not run for reelection in 2019.[2]

Oppenheimer runs the largest private business in Nauru, Capelle & Partner, which has more than 150 employees.[3] It was founded by Oppenheimer's parents in 1965.[3] It has several different business lines including the largest retail store in the country with supermarket and hardware provisions as well as accommodation, car rental and boat chartering services.[3]

Oppenheimer (third from left) with the Philippine Consul General (in suit)

## Personal life

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Sean Oppenheimer is married and has 5 children.[1] As a child he attended Yaren Primary School, Aiwo Primary School, Nauru High School and Caulfield Grammar School in Melbourne.[1]

His father, Desmond Oppenheimer, was born in Ireland and migrated to Australia as a child.[4] His mother, Sophie Oppenheimer, is a native Nauruan. Oppenheimer's maternal granduncle, Hammer DeRoburt was the first president of Nauru when the country became independent in 1968.[4]

## See also

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* Politics of Nauru

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Parliament of Nauru, Members of the 22nd Parliament, Hon Sean Oppenheimer MP - Member for Constituency of Anetan - Profile". The Government of the Republic of Nauru. July 14, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
2. ^ "2019 General Election Candidates". Nauru Electoral Commission. 2019-08-14. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
3. ^ a b c "About us". Capelle and Partner. May 6, 2017. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
4. ^ a b "Count invests in Island". Fraser Coast Chronicle. February 15, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2017.

## External links

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