Last Updated: 02 Apr, 2024 | Views: 849
Age: 72
Profession: Business Men
Other Profession(s): Philanthropist, Investor, Film Producer, Financier
Famous For: o-founder and managing partner of The Yucaipa Companies, LLC
Higher Education: Graduated
Net Worth: US$2 billion
About (Profile/Biography):
Ronald Burkle was born in Pomona, California, on November 12, 1952. Ronald Burkle enrolled in California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to study dentistry at the age of sixteen after graduating from high school. Ronald Burkle wed Janet Steeper, a clerk at Stater Bros. and the great-grandniece of the Wright brothers, pioneers of flight.
Ronald Burkle Career:
Ronald Burkle Founded Yucaipa Companies:
• Ronald Burkle established Yucaipa Companies, a U.S.-focused private equity firm.
• Ronald Burkle was commended for his decision to keep his inner-city stores open.
Ronald Burkle Owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins
• Although his ownership percentage in the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League is unclear, Ronald Burkle is a part owner of the franchise.
• By working with former Penguin Mario Lemieux to get the team out of bankruptcy, Ronald Burkle contributed to the team's rescue.
Ronald Burkle Investor of Sacramento Republic FC:
• Sacramento Republic FC announced the appointment of Ronald Burkle as its new principal investor.
• Ronald Burkle declared he was selling his stake in the Sacramento Major League Soccer expansion team.
Ronald Burkle Media investments:
• Rod Stewart, Metallica, Billy Joel, and other event promoters are among the clientele of Artist Group International, in whom Ronald Burkle made an investment.
• Three Lions Entertainment is a branded entertainment firm that Ronald Burkle invested in.
Ronald Burkle Other investments:
• In February of 2005, Ronald Burkle began purchasing Wild Oats stock.
• For roughly $110 million, Ronald Burkle sold Wetterau Associates, a St. Louis-based company, the majority of his shares in supplier Golden State Foods.
Ronald Burkle Unknown Facts:
• Ronald Burkle has a fondness for old buildings. He acquired the partially restored Frank Lloyd Wright landmark Ennis House in Los Angeles in 2011.
• Ronald Burkle has collaborated on philanthropic projects and smart marketing strategies with Novak Djokovic, the top tennis player in the world at the time.
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