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Ken Friar (Kenneth John Friar) was born on 13 August, 1934 in Islington, London, England, is a British businessman. Discover Ken Friar'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 89 years old?
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Kenneth John Friar |
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89 years old |
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Leo |
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13 August, 1934 |
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13 August |
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Islington, London, England |
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London, England
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Ken Friar Height, Weight & Measurements
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Ken Friar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ken Friar worth at the age of 89 years old? Ken Friar’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from London, England. We have estimated Ken Friar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Kenneth John Friar (born 13 August 1934) is a former board member, managing director and secretary of Arsenal Football Club.
The statue depicts Friar playing football as a youngster in 1945 in front of the old Highbury Stadium.
He left school in 1950 and started work in the club's box office.
During this time, he took part in discussions held in the 1970s between the boards of Arsenal and rivals Tottenham Hotspur FC to share a new stadium at Alexandra Palace.
Friar rose through the club ranks and became company secretary replacing Bob Wall in 1973.
In 1983, he was appointed managing director by chairman Peter Hill-Wood, a role he lasted in until 2000.
During this time, Friar has taken an active role in negotiating manager and player contracts as well as fostering Arsenal's links with the community and supporter groups.
Friar was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2000 Birthday Honours for services to association football.
The London Borough of Islington also awarded him the freedom of the borough in 2004.
As at 27 March 2007 he owned 47 shares representing 0.07% of Arsenal Football Club after he transferred 147 to the then Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood.
On 1 May 2008 it was announced that he had become acting managing director on the resignation of Keith Edelman prior to the appointment of Ivan Gazidis.
On 14 April 2011, The North Bridge, which joins Arsenal's Emirates Stadium to Arsenal tube station, was renamed ‘The Ken Friar Bridge’ in tribute to Club Director Ken Friar OBE.
At a short ceremony attended by Friar himself, family, friends and Club staff, a statue was unveiled at the end of the bridge, opposite the Arsenal Museum at the north end of the stadium.
As of 7 September 2015, he owned 1 share representing 0.0016% of Arsenal Football Club, Ivan Gazidis also owns 1 share, with the remaining shares being owned by Arsenal (AFC Holdings) limited.
In September 2020 he was appointed life president of the club.
Ken Friar was educated at St John's School, Highbury and Highbury County Grammar School after passing the eleven-plus.
Friar began working at Arsenal part-time as a 12-year-old.
He stepped down from this role to concentrate on the club's move to the Emirates Stadium and served on the board until September 2020 when he retired.