Marcus Evans
Marcus Evans | |
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| Born | Marcus Paul Bruce Evans 18 August 1963 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former ownership of Ipswich Town F.C. |
| Spouse | (married 1991) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Nigel Bruce Charles Evans and Janita Evans (nee Williamson) |
Marcus Paul Bruce Evans (born 18 August 1963) is an English businessman. He is originally from Walsham-le-Willows, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, but grew up near Wimbledon, London. He founded his company, Marcus Evans, in 1983. The group organises live business, sports and entertainment events around the world. Its global regional head offices are in Dublin, Chicago, and APAC – Kuala Lumpur.
Evans is best known for being the former chairman and owner of Ipswich Town F.C., which he bought in December 2007. He remained the owner for over 13 years before selling the club to a new U.S. consortium in April 2021. Evans himself has maintained a low public profile throughout his professional career, with limited photos and interviews of him available online.