He graduated from the University of Melbourne where he received a BA and LLB (First Class Honours).

[4] He then became an early investor and senior vice president of Aconex which was acquired by Oracle for A$1.6 billion in December 2017.

[5] From November 2017 to February 2019, Baillieu was chairman of ASX-listed BidEnergy and also its largest shareholder.

[6][7] However, the Board removed Baillieu as chairman, causing him to sell his shares and initiate a legal action that was settled out of court.

[11] He is described by The Australian as taking a stand as an activist investor who “targets the good fight.” [3] Baillieu is an author for Crikey and The Spectator.