Doug Ellis
Doug Ellis | |
|---|---|
Doug Ellis, in 2014 | |
| Chairman of Aston Villa F.C. | |
| In office 1982–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Bendall |
| Succeeded by | Randy Lerner |
| In office 1968–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Smith |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Dugdale, Bt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Herbert Douglas Ellis 3 January 1924 Hooton, England |
| Died | 11 October 2018 (aged 94) |
| Spouse(s) |
Audrey Slater
(m. 1946, divorced)Heidi Marie Kroeger (m. 1963) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | President Emeritus (Life President) of Aston Villa |
Sir Herbert Douglas Ellis, OBE (3 January 1924 – 11 October 2018) was an English entrepreneur. He was the chairman of Aston Villa Football Club from 1968 to 1975, and again from 1982 until 2006. Ellis was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours List for charitable services.