Howard Kerzner

Howard Brett Kerzner
Born	(1964-01-27)January 27, 1964 Durban, South Africa
Died	October 11, 2006(2006-10-11) (aged 42) Sosúa, Dominican Republic [1]
Other names	Butch
Alma mater	Stanford University
Occupation	Businessman
Employer	Kerzner International
Father	Sol Kerzner

Howard 'Butch' Kerzner was a South African businessman and the son of Sol Kerzner.

He was born in Durban and went to school in Johannesburg. He was sent to Stanford University where he completed a master's degree in business administration. ^[2]

He later joined his father's business, Kerzner International, and became its CEO in 2003, ^[3] leading it on an expansion drive. ^[2] Donald Trump, a hotelier, called him "a great visionary". ^[4]

He was killed in a helicopter crash in the Dominican Republic while surveying sites for new resorts. ^{[2] [5]}

References

1. "Butch Kerzner dies in helicopter crash". Mail & Guardian. 12 October 2006. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
2. Reed, Christopher (24 November 2006). "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
3. "Howard 'Butch' Kerzner". The Telegraph. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
4. "Howard Kerzner, 42; Led Kerzner International, Developer of Resorts". LA Times. 13 October 2006. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
5. Katz, Jonathan M. (17 October 2006). "Casino Magnate Howard Kerzner". Washington Post. Retrieved 23 March 2020.