Arthur Ryan
Arthur Ryan | |
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| Born | Arthur St. John Ryan 18 July 1935 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 8 July 2019 (aged 83) Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1962–2019 |
| Title | Founder & Chairman of Primark |
Arthur St. John Ryan (18 July 1935 – 8 July 2019) was an Irish businessman who was the founder, chairman, and chief executive of Primark. The business was founded as Penneys and continues to trade under that name in the Republic of Ireland.