Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman, Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Under Armour |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/08/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Kensington, Maryland, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American billionaire businessman and philanthropist who founded Under Armour, a global manufacturer of sportswear, footwear, and accessories. He created the company in 1996 after becoming frustrated with traditional cotton athletic wear while playing college football. Under Armour grew to become one of the most successful sportswear companies in the world. |
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| Net Worth | US$1.1 billion (as of April 2026) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Maryland |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration |
| Year | 1996 |
Personal Life
| Athletic Background | College football player at University of Maryland, served as special teams captain |
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Family
| Note | Started Under Armour from his grandmother's basement in Washington, D.C. |
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Career
| Company Founded | Under Armour |
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| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Initial Operation | Sold products from trunk of car |
| CEO Tenure | 1996-2020, returned as CEO in April 2024 |
| Current Position | Founder and Executive Chairman |
| Company Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Employees | Over 11,000 |
| Milestone | Company reached $1 billion annual revenue in 2010; Plank became billionaire in 2011 |
| Company Status | Publicly traded (NYSE: UA) |
Style Quotient
| Company Motto | Think like an entrepreneur. Create like an innovator. Perform like a teammate. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Inspiration for Under Armour came from frustration with sweat-soaked cotton T-shirts during football practice in summer 1995 | |
| 2. Switched high schools due to poor academic performance and behavioral issues | |
| 3. Attended military boarding school to attract Division 1 university football offers | |
| 4. Initially received no football scholarship offers from major universities | |
| 5. Known for philanthropic efforts and contributions to Baltimore business community | |
| 6. Promoted entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Cupid's Cup competition for young innovators | |
| 7. Stepped down as CEO in 2020 amid competitive pressures and corporate culture scrutiny |