Paul Coulson | |
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Born | Paul Richard Coulson April 1952 (age 70) London |
Nationality | Irish |
Education | Trinity College Dublin |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group |
Spouse(s) | Moya Coulson |
Children | 3 |
Paul Richard Coulson (born April 1952) is an Irish billionaire, who is the largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group. [1] In 2021, his fortune was estimated to be $2.8 billion, making him Ireland's 10th most wealthy person. [2]
Coulson received a bachelor's degree in business studies from Trinity College Dublin in 1973. [3] He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1978, after five years spent with Price Waterhouse, and is an FCA. [3] [4]
In 1982, Coulson founded an investment and aircraft leasing firm company, Yeoman International Group Limited. [5]
In 1998, he bought a stake in the Irish Glass Bottle Company and transformed it into Ardagh Group. [6] [7]
Coulson resides in London and New York
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