Simon Jordan | |
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Born | Thornton Heath, South London, England | 24 September 1967
Nationality | English |
Education | Purley High School for Boys |
Occupation(s) | Crystal Palace F.C. chairman (2000–2010) Chairman of The Club Bar and Dining Group (2006–2017) Founder Aspiration films, Chairman Octane Media (206), Managing Director of The Pocketphone Shop (1994 2000) Talksport Jim White & Simon Jordan 10am to 1pm weekdays |
Partner | Michelle Dewberry |
Children | 2 |
Simon Jordan (born 24 September 1967)[1] is an English businessman and media personality. He made his fortune in the mobile phone industry. In 2000, he purchased Crystal Palace Football Club and remained chairman of the club until administration in early 2010. In 2002, he co-founded the car magazine Octane, selling his 50% shareholding in 2006. In 2006, he opened the restaurant Club Bar and Dining in London's Warwick Street, and sold it in 2011. Jordan is currently a co-presenter on the weekday mid-morning sports programme Talksport, White and Jordan, along with Scottish presenter Jim White.