GOLD
David
British businessman
Date of Birth: 9 September 1936
Date death: 4 January 2023
Age at the time of death: 86 years old
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Profession: Businessman
Biography
David Gold was a British businessman who owned Gold Star Publications and Sport Newspapers. He was the chairman of Birmingham City Football Club until 2009. From 2010 to his death in 2023, he was the joint chairman of West Ham United.
Business career
Gold owned Gold Group International (GGI), the parent company of the retailer Ann Summers and lingerie chain Knickerbox. GGI was jointly owned by Gold and his brother Ralph, until he bought out Ralph's share in 2008.
Gold co-owned (with brother Ralph) adult magazine company Gold Star Publications (GSP), including printing and distribution businesses, and a stable of titles including pornographic magazines Rustler and Raider. He and his brother sold their interests in November 2006. In 2007, the brothers also sold their share in Sport Newspapers, following falling sales and profits.
Gold owned corporate air service Gold Air International until he sold it in 2006 for £4.4 million to Air Partner.
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