Avram Glazer

Avram Glazer
Born	(1960-10-19) October 19, 1960 Rochester, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, sports team owner
Known for	Ownership of Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United
Spouse	Jill Henkin Glazer

Avram Avie Glazer (born October 19, 1960) is an American entrepreneur and a prominent member of the Glazer family, which owns the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) and holds controlling interest in English Premier League club Manchester United.

Early life and education

Avram was born in Rochester to billionaire Malcolm Glazer and Linda Glazer. He is one of six siblings, including brothers Bryan Glazer and Joel Glazer. Raised in Rochester, he attended Pittsford Mendon High School and was honored as Junior Achievement Outstanding Young Businessman of the Year in 1978. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis in 1982 and earned a Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law at American University in 1985. His academic background also includes studies at Emory University School of Law, as well as at Peking University and Fudan University in Shanghai.

Career

Since 2005, Glazer has held the position of Executive Co-Chairman at Manchester United, which boasts a global fanbase of approximately 1.1 billion, making it one of the most widely followed sports teams worldwide. During his tenure, the club has amassed 25 significant trophies, including five Premier League championships (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013), the 2008 UEFA Champions League title, five League Cup victories, two FA Cups, the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, six FA Community Shields, the 2017 UEFA Europa League triumph, alongside recent successes in women's and youth competitions. Manchester United was also among the dozen clubs involved in the controversial 2021 European Super League initiative.

Glazer has been the owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995. Under his stewardship, the franchise captured two Super Bowl titles (XXXVII and LV), significantly increasing its brand recognition and market value.

In December 2023, following a comprehensive strategic evaluation, Sir Jim Ratcliffe agreed to purchase a 25% ownership stake in Manchester United, valuing the club at $6.3 billion.

From 1995 until 2009, Glazer served as chairman and CEO of Zapata Corporation, an energy firm originally established by President George H.W. Bush. He also held leadership roles at Safety Components International and Omega Protein Corporation and was a board member at Specialty Equipment Corporation.

Outside of sports ownership, Glazer possesses interests in cricket through ownership of Dubai's Desert Vipers club and has diversified into finance and media sectors. He played a key role in founding OneFlorida Bank and maintains holdings in Zebra Valley, a media company operating within the Middle East region, illustrating his wide-ranging business ventures.

Philanthropy

Glazer contributed to establishing the Glazer Children's Museum located in Tampa, Florida. Alongside his wife Jill, he has supported the Glazer Family Club at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium. In recognition of his achievements, he received Washington University in St. Louis’s Distinguished Alumni award in 2013 and currently serves on its board of trustees. In 2023, Glazer was bestowed with the Sigma Alpha Mu Man Of The Year Award. Additionally, he is a board member of the Glazer Vision Foundation.

Personal life

Avram Glazer is married to Jill Henkin Glazer, who graduated from Tulane University and formerly served as a trustee there. The couple resides in New Orleans.

See also

• Glazer ownership of Manchester United