West Ham United announced David Gold’s passing on Wednesday afternoon.
The co-chairman of the Hammers passed away peacefully following a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy in both the corporate and sporting realms.
How much was Gold personally worth? Co-owner David Sullivan and Gold were two of the most controversial and successful businesspeople in the UK. Let’s look at it.
How did David Gold make his money?
As the proprietor of Gold Group International, the parent company of numerous companies, including the renowned Ann Summers, Gold amassed wealth.
As you can expect, Gold made his fair share of money over the years as one of the most infamous and recognizable chains on the high street.
Gold’s net worth was estimated to be around £500 million in 2020, according to data from the Sunday Times Rich List, while Sullivan, his West Ham partner, had an estimated net worth of £1.2 billion.
He grew up supporting West Ham and was born in east London, not far from Upton Park.
He supposedly played with West Ham as a youngster, but he chose to focus on business instead of sport.
Gold owned Birmingham City FC before purchasing West Ham, but in 2010 he and Sullivan merged to become the club’s co-chairmen.
