Ben Francis
Ben Francis (born 1991/1992) is a British businessman, who founded sportswear brand Gymshark in 2012, aged 19.
Ben Francis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991/1992 (age 28)[1] |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | South Bromsgrove High School Aston University (dropped out) |
| Known for | Founder, Gymshark |
| Home town | Bromsgrove, England |
| Net worth | £700 million (August 2020) |
Francis grew up in Bromsgrove, and was educated at South Bromsgrove High School.[2][3] He studied international business and management at Aston University.[3] While at university he worked part for Pizza Hut as a delivery boy, and quit both at the same time to focus on Gymshark.[4][5]
In 2012, aged 19, he started sportswear brand Gymshark in his parents' garage.[2]
In August 2020, after US private equity firm General Atlantic acquired a 21% stake, giving Gymshark a £1 billion valuation, Francis' stake was worth £700 million.[5]
References
- "Forbes profile: Ben Francis". Forbes. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- Harris, Tristan (22 March 2019). "Former South Bromsgrove High pupil Ben inspires class of 2019 on Gymshark visit". The Bromsgrove Standard. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- Rhys, Steffan (19 May 2020). "Ben Francis of Gymshark is worth £138 million according to Sunday Times Rich List". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- Barrie, Thomas (17 February 2020). "Gymshark founder Ben Francis's tips for success". GQ. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- "Ex-pizza delivery boy's gym firm worth over £1bn". BBC News. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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