Mike Ashley (businessman)
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Michael James Wallace Ashley (born 9 September 1964)[5] is a British retail entrepreneur who is the founder and former chief executive of Frasers Group plc (formerly Sports Direct International). He owned the Newcastle United football club between 2007 and 2021.[6]
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Mike Ashley | |
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Born | Michael James Wallace Ashley[1] (1964-09-09) 9 September 1964 (age 59) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1980–present |
Title | CEO of Sports Direct (1982–2018) Newcastle United owner (2007–21) CEO of Frasers Group (2018–2022) |
Spouse |
Linda Jerlmyr
(m. 1988; div. 2003) |
Children | 3 |
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According to The Sunday Times Rich List in 2023, Ashley is the 49th richest person in the UK with an estimated net worth of £3.84 billion. In August 2021, Ashley announced that he intended to step down as CEO of Frasers Group plc in May 2022, but would remain a director of the main Board.[7]