Ben Francis | |
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 Francis in 2022 | |
| Born | Benjamin David Francis June 4, 1992 West Midlands, England |
| Education | South Bromsgrove High School |
| Alma mater | Aston University (dropped out) |
| Known for | Co-founder, CEO and majority owner of Gymshark |
| Spouse | Robin Gallant (m. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | benfrancis |
Benjamin David Francis MBE (born June 4, 1992) is a British businessman. He is the co-founder, CEO and majority owner of Gymshark, a fitness apparel and accessories company founded in 2012.[1]
With a stake of over 70% in Gymshark which is currently valued by investors at $1.45 billion, Francis had a net worth of $1.3 billion as of April 2023.[2] In April 2023, he made his debut on Forbes' annual The World's Billionaires list as the 2,259th richest person in the world.[3]
- ^ Onita, Laura (14 August 2020). "Entrepreneur behind Gymshark worth £700m after blockbuster deal". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Ben Francis". Forbes. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Tognini, Giacomo (5 April 2023). "From Bodybuilder To Billionaire: How Gymshark Founder Ben Francis Built A Sportswear Unicorn". Forbes. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.