Avram Glazer

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American businessman (born 1960)

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nameAvram Glazer
birth_nameAvram Avie Glazer
birth_date
birth_placeRochester, New York, U.S.
educationWashington University in St. Louis (BSBA)
American University (JD)
known_forCo-owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Co-chairman of Manchester United
spouseJill Henkin
parentsLinda and Malcolm Glazer
familyBryan Glazer (brother)
Joel Glazer (brother)
awardsSigma Alpha Mu Man Of The Year Award, 2023
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Avram Avie Glazer (born October 19, 1960) is an American businessman. He is a member of the Glazer family (a son of Malcolm Glazer), who own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) and hold a majority ownership stake in English Premier League club Manchester United.

Early life and education

Avram Avie Glazer was born on October 6, 1960, in Rochester into a Jewish family. His father was Malcolm Glazer, a billionaire, and his mother is Linda. He has four brothers and one sister: Kevin E. Glazer; Bryan Glazer; Joel Glazer; Darcie S. Glazer Kassewitz; and Edward S. Glazer. Glazer grew up in Rochester, New York, attended Pittsford Mendon High School and was the Junior Achievement Outstanding Young Businessman Of The Year in 1978. Glazer received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis in 1982 and graduated from the Washington College of Law at American University in 1985. He also studied at the Emory University School of Law, Peking University and Fudan University in Shanghai.

Career

Since 2005, Glazer has been the Executive Co-Chairman of Manchester United. Manchester United is the world's most popular sports team with 1.1 billion fans. During Glazer's tenure, Manchester United have won 25 trophies which include: five Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013), the Champions League title (2008), five League Cups (2006, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2023), two FA Cups (2016, 2024), the FIFA Club World Cup (2008), six FA Community Shield's (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016), the Europa League title (2017), the Woman's Championship (2019), the Woman's FA Cup (2024) and two FA Youth Cups (2011, 2022). Manchester United was one of 12 clubs involved in the 2021 attempt to establish a European Super League.

Avram Glazer has been an owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995. The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXXVII and Super Bowl LV) during the Glazers' tenure as owners.

In December 2023, Manchester United announced that as a result of its strategic review process, Sir Jim Ratcliffe would purchase a 25% ownership stake in Manchester United, valuing the club at $6.3 billion.

From 1995 until 2009, he was also the former chairman and chief executive officer of Zapata Corporation, the energy company founded by President George H.W. Bush. He was also formerly chairman and chief executive officer of both Safety Components International and Omega Protein Corporation. He was formerly a member of the board of directors of Specialty Equipment Corporation.

Glazer owns the Desert Vipers cricket club in Dubai.

In addition to sports, Avram Glazer spearheaded the launch of OneFlorida Bank and has interests in Zebra Valley, a media-focused venture in the Middle East, showcasing his growing footprint beyond sports.

Philanthropy

Glazer helped fund the Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, Florida. Glazer and his wife Jill also made possible the Glazer Family Club at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium. Glazer received the Distinguished Alumni award in 2013 from Washington University in St. Louis, where he is also a member of the board of trustees. Glazer was recognized with the Sigma Alpha Mu Man Of The Year Award in 2023. Avram Glazer is a member of the Board of the Glazer Vision Foundation. The couple founded Glazer Hall, a multi-purpose performing arts center in Palm Beach, Florida in 2025.

Personal life

Glazer is married to Jill Henkin Glazer, a Tulane University graduate and former member of its board of trustees. They live in New Orleans.

References

References

  1. [https://books.google.com/books?id=32ggAQAAIAAJ&q=avram+a.+glazer+%2760 2005 LexisNexis Corporate Affiliations: U.S. public companies (2005), page 2707]
  2. [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2005/feb/11/comment.football The Guardian: "The Guardian profile: Malcolm Glazer" by Nils Pratley] February 10, 2005
  3. [http://www.sptimes.com/2004/12/26/Tampabay/The_owner__the_enigma.shtml Tampa Bay Times: "The owner, the enigma" By SCOTT BARANCIK and DAMIAN CRISTODERO] December 26, 2004
  4. (October 29, 2013). "Celebrating Washington University by celebrating distinguished faculty and alumni at Founders Day {{!}} The Source {{!}} Washington University in St. Louis".
  5. (2019-08-17). "Man Utd claim to have a billion fans - with 1 in 7 people in world backing team".
  6. "Trophy Room - Official Manchester United Website".
  7. "Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Avie Glazer".
  8. "Man United owner Avram Glazer refuses to apologise over European Super League plot, as Sky News confronts him in Florida".
  9. (2021-05-02). "Why Man United vs. Liverpool was postponed, what happens next".
  10. (January 29, 2021). "Meet the Glazer family: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners for the last 26 years".
  11. Shpigel, Ben. (2021-02-08). "Tom Brady's 7th Super Bowl Win Ends N.F.L.'s Most Challenging Year". The New York Times.
  12. Olney, Buster. (2003-01-27). "Buccaneers Dominate Raiders to Win Super Bowl". The New York Times.
  13. Clegg, Joshua Robinson and Jonathan. (November 22, 2022). "Glazer Family Says It Will Explore a Sale of Manchester United". Wall Street Journal.
  14. "Executive profile: Avram A. Glazer". [[Businessweek]].
  15. (February 2, 2024). "Desert Vipers and Dubai Sports Council Join Forces in Groundbreaking Sustainability Project".
  16. "Avram Glazer Net Worth 2025: Billionaire Breakdown".
  17. "Giving to Tulane - The Glazers: Making Tulane Dreams Come True".
  18. "Celebrating Washington University by celebrating distinguished faculty and alumni at Founders Day".
  19. [https://www.glazervisionfoundation.org/glazer-family-organization/ Glazer Vision Foundation Organization]
  20. https://glazerhall.org/leadership/
  21. [http://noladefender.com/content/football-return-uptown-tulane-build-campus-stadium NoLa Defender: "Football to Return Uptown: Tulane to Build On-Campus Stadium" by Brad Rhines] {{Webarchive. link. (April 7, 2015 December 8, 2011)

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