Wes Edens
Wes Edens | |
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| Born | Wesley Robert Edens October 30, 1961 Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Education | Oregon State University (BS) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Sharp |
| Children | 4 |
Wesley Robert Edens (born October 30, 1961) is an American billionaire businessman and private equity investor. He is the co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and founder of New Fortress Energy. Edens is co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise of the NBA based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While Edens was co-owner, the Bucks won the 2021 NBA championship. He is also the co-owner of association football holding company V Sports alongside Nassef Sawiris, whose assets include ownership of Premier League football club Aston Villa and a 29% stake in Portuguese Primeira Liga team Vitória S.C.