Phillip Sarofim

Phillip Sarofim
Born (1986-04-29) April 29, 1986 (age 38)
Texas, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationRice University
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounder & CEO Trousdale Ventures, Chairman Meyers Manx
Children2
Parent(s)Fayez Sarofim
Linda Hicks
RelativesChristopher Sarofim (brother)
WebsiteOfficial website

Phillip Sarofim is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive and Chairman of Board of Meyers Manx.[1] Sarofim married Lori Krohn in 2014. He was also in a relationship with singer Avril Lavigne from 2018 to 2019.[2][3][4][5][6] He is also a car collector. His collection includes the vehicles like Lancia Stratos Zero,[7] Aston Martin Bulldog,[8][9] Isdera Commendatore 112i, a Ruf CTR, and an assortment of Meyers Manx dune buggies.[10] In 2023, he restored car posted over 205mph on a Scottish airfield.[11]

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  5. ^ Young, Julius (2019-11-27). "Avril Lavigne and billionaire boyfriend Phillip Sarofim split: reports". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  6. ^ Desantis, Rachel (2018-05-22). "Avril Lavigne is dating Phillip Sarofim, son of a Texas billionaire". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  7. ^ "An Italian Concept Car That Broke All Tradition". www.wsj.com. February 18, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Aston Martin Bulldog restored in Bridgnorth to return to US". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
  9. ^ Hughes, Elliott (2023-06-07). "Aston Martin Bulldog breaks 200mph after 44-year wait". Magneto. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  10. ^ "An Oil Scion Is Giving a '60s-Era Dune Buggy a New Lease on Life". Bloomberg.com. 2020-12-23. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  11. ^ Green, David (2024-11-02). "Wedge cars: the covetable and valuable icons of space-age design". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.