Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/10/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Avram Glazer
Avram Glazer spoke at Deutsche Bank's inaugural Sports Investment Conference in London, a rare public appearance by a Manchester United owner. He told investors that the club's commercial power does not depend on success on the pitch. The remarks came while the club was struggling on the field and fans continued to protest against the Glazer family.
Reports said Avram Glazer was at the centre of sale talks over Manchester United, with several potential investors identified. The reports also said the Glazers were in tension with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has a stake in the club. No sale had been formally agreed at the time of the reports.
Gulf News reported that Avram Glazer had reportedly tabled bids of more than $1 billion for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals IPL franchises through his investment firm, Lancer Capital. The reported offer was described as roughly $1.8 billion. These bids were reported in the press and had not been confirmed by the parties involved.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Avram Glazer, known as Avie, is an American businessman and executive co-chairman of Manchester United. He is a member of the Glazer family and the son of Linda and Malcolm Glazer. |
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| Ownership and Governance | Since 2005, he has been executive co-chairman of Manchester United, alongside his brother Joel Glazer. He became a non-executive director of the club on 6 June 2005 and has served as executive co-chairman and director of Manchester United plc since May 2012. |
| Other Roles | He is chairman of the board of INNOVATE Corp., principal of Lancer Capital LLC, and a director of Red Football Limited. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree | Business degree (BSBA) from Washington University in St. Louis, 1982 |
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| Law degree | Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law, American University, 1985 |
| Other study | Studied at Peking University and Fudan University in Shanghai |
Personal Life
| Hometown and schooling | Spent his childhood in Rochester and attended Pittsford Mendon High School |
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| Religion | Born into a Jewish family |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jill Henkin |
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Family
| Father | Malcolm Glazer |
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| Mother | Linda Glazer |
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| Sisters | Darcie Glazer |
Career
| Zapata Corporation | Served as president and chief executive officer from March 1995 to July 2009, and as chairman of the board from March 2002 to July 2009 |
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| Other former roles | Chairman and chief executive officer of Safety Components International and Omega Protein Corporation; former director of Specialty Equipment Corporation |
| Manchester United | Executive co-chairman and director since 2005 (co-chairman role), with ongoing board service |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known as Avie | |
| 2. Received a Sigma Alpha Mu Man of the Year Award in 2023 |
