Wes Edens | |
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| Born | Wesley Robert Edens October 30, 1961 Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) |
| Spouse | Lynn Edens |
| Children | 4 |
Wesley Robert Edens (born October 30, 1961)[1] is an American billionaire businessman and private equity investor. He is the co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and founder of New Fortress Energy.[2] Edens is co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise of the NBA based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[3] While Edens was co-owner, the Bucks won the 2021 NBA championship. He is also the co-owner of association football holding company V Sports alongside Nassef Sawiris,[4] whose assets include ownership of Premier League football club Aston Villa and an agreement to purchase a 46% stake in Portuguese Primeira Liga team Vitória S.C.[5]
- ^ Gallagher, Kathleen (April 16, 2014). "Milwaukee Bucks' new owners manage billions of dollars in investments". jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- ^ "New Fortress Energy, "About Our Founder"".
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herb Kohl Introduces New Team Ownership and Announces $100 Million Gift for Arena". Milwaukee Bucks. April 16, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Aston Villa: Wes Edens & Nassef Sawiris to make 'significant investment' in club". BBC Sport. July 20, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ "Club Statement". Aston Villa Football Club. February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.