Wes Edens

Wes Edens
Born
Wesley Robert Edens

(1961-10-30) October 30, 1961 (age 63)
Helena, Montana, U.S.
EducationOregon State University (BS)
SpouseLynn Edens
Children4

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 a 29% stake in Portuguese Primeira Liga team Vitória S.C.[5][6]

  1. ^ Gallagher, Kathleen (April 16, 2014). "Milwaukee Bucks' new owners manage billions of dollars in investments". jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "New Fortress Energy, "About Our Founder"".
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Aston Villa: Wes Edens & Nassef Sawiris to make 'significant investment' in club". BBC Sport. July 20, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  5. ^ "Club Statement". Aston Villa Football Club. February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
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