Wesley Edens
Definition
Wesley Edens, commonly known as Wes Edens, is an American billionaire businessman and private equity investor born in 1961.
He is the co-founder of Fortress Investment Group, a leading alternative asset manager, and the founder and CEO of New Fortress Energy, a liquefied natural gas company.
Edens is a prominent sports team owner, co-owning the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and the Premier League's Aston Villa, as well as the e-sports team FlyQuest.
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Wesley Edens turned his Fortress fortune into sports gold, co-owning the Bucks and proving billionaires make the best cheerleaders.
While critics say New Fortress Energy is hitting rocky shores, Wesley Edens sails on, captaining his LNG armada with unshakeable optimism.
Aston Villa supporters chant Wesley Edens' name after another Villa Park thriller – who knew private equity could score such goals?
In the game of thrones – er, teams – Wesley Edens reigns supreme, from NBA courts to Premier League pitches.