Age, Biography and Wiki
Ellis Short was born on 6 October, 1960 in Independence, Missouri, US, is an American businessman. Discover Ellis Short's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
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| Occupation |
Owner of Kildare Partners |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
6 October 1960 |
| Birthday |
6 October |
| Birthplace |
Independence, Missouri, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 63 years old group. He one of the Richest businessman who was born in United States.
Ellis Short Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Ellis Short height not available right now. We will update Ellis Short's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ellis Short's Wife?
His wife is Eve Zimmerman Short
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Eve Zimmerman Short |
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Ellis Short Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ellis Short worth at the age of 63 years old? Ellis Short’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Ellis Short's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
£1.0 billion (April 2015) |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
Ellis Short Social Network
Timeline
Ellis Short (born October 6, 1960) American businessman and founder of Kildare Partners, a private equity fund investing in distressed European real estate assets.
He earned a degree in mechanical engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1983.
After graduating, Short worked for General Electric beginning in 1983.
In 1995, Short joined Lone Star Funds, a Dallas-based private equity firm, becoming president of the fund and heading its Asian operations.
The castle is famous for hosting Madonna's wedding to Guy Ritchie in 2000.
In 2003, Short paid £23 million for Skibo Castle, which operates as a members-only hotel and country club in Scotland.
Short was also the owner and chairman of English football club Sunderland A.F.C. from September 2008 to April 2018.
Ellis Short was born in Independence, Missouri to Patricia and Ellis Short III.
and attended William Chrisman High School.
In September 2008, Short gained a controlling interest in Sunderland A.F.C. In December of that year, Short worked on completing a deal with the Drumaville Consortium for their remaining shares in the club.
After the Sunderland A.F.C. ownership change, football manager Roy Keane left the club.
Short assumed ownership of the club in May 2009.
His purchase of the club made Sunderland the fourth club in the Premier League to have American owners, alongside Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool.
In November 2011, Short sacked Steve Bruce after a poor run of results, which Short labelled 'not good enough'.
Nine days later, Martin O'Neill was appointed Bruce's successor.
In 2013, Short formed a new company, Kildare Partners, to invest in distressed property assets and non-performing debt.
O'Neill himself was succeeded by Italian ex-footballer Paolo Di Canio in 2013.
Di Canio, in turn, was dismissed in September 2013 after a poor start to the Premier League season.
Gus Poyet was put in charge of the first team and guided Sunderland to Premier League safety, but he was replaced late in the 2014–15 campaign by Dick Advocaat, who helped the team avoid relegation and secure its top-flight status for 2015–16.
Advocaat's replacement, Sam Allardyce, left the club in July 2016 and was replaced by David Moyes, who in turn resigned after Sunderland finished last in the 2016–17 season and were relegated to the EFL Championship.
Simon Grayson was appointed manager in June 2017.
After a dire run of results, Grayson was dismissed after a 3–3 home draw with fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers.
Ex-Wales manager, Chris Coleman was appointed as the new Sunderland manager on November 19, 2017.
Short was a resident of London, England for many years but returned to the United States in 2017.
However, after Ellis decided to spend no money during the mid-season transfer window, Sunderland were relegated on April 21, 2018.
Coleman was sacked and the club sold on April 29, 2018, to a consortium headed by Stewart Donald, chairman of Eastleigh F.C.
He is married to former tennis player Eve Zimmerman.
In 2021, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated his net worth at £880 million.
