Nationality British Net worth £45 million (2016) Alma mater Colfe's School | Other names Flemball Other name Flemball | |
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Occupation Investor Chairman Crystal Palace Football Club Known for Owner of Crystal Palace Football Club Children Jessica Parish, Isobel Parish Similar Alan Pardew, Keith Millen, Simon Jordan, David S Blitzer, Sam Allardyce Profiles | ||
Stephen "Steve" Parish (born 1965) is the part owner and Chairman of Crystal Palace Football Club.
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Early life and education
Parish was born in Forest Hill, London, attending Christ Church School and later Colfe's School.
Career
Parish began his career working in computer graphics. He went on to buy a stake in a company called Adplates Ltd, assuming control of the business renamed it Tag Worldwide, transforming it from a London-based business to a global production powerhouse. He sold the business to Deutsche Post DHL Group in 2010.
In 2010, Parish led a consortium called 'CPFC 2010' to acquire Crystal Palace FC and save the club from administration. In May 2013, the South London based club were promoted to the English Premier League after beating Watford F.C in the play off final at Wembley Stadium. As of the 2016/17 season, Crystal Palace have played four consecutive seasons in the higher tier.
Personal life
Parish is divorced with 2 children
