Robert is the Chief Executive Officer of the New England Patriots. Robert Kraft is a successful person and has been recognized as one of the most influential businessmen in the United States by Forbes. He has led The Kraft Group, a holding company with interests in various companies including Formula One racing, to become worth $35 billion in 2018.
Robert Kraft was born November 3rd 1937, to a family of Jewish immigrants from Austria and Russia who owned a small men’s clothing store. He attended Harvard University where he was the salutatorian of the class of 1957 and a football captain. While attending Harvard, Kraft was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, American football team and excelled at rowing.
Kraft began his career as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots and remained with them for thirty-two years. He later became the head coach for parts of three seasons with other teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers where he coached them to a Super Bowl victory. Robert Kraft returned to New England as the Patriots owner in 1994. He is the CEO of The Kraft Group, a diverse holding company with interests in sports teams, media, and entertainment firms.
Robert has been named by Forbes as one of the five most influential businessman in the USA due to his achievements mainly attributed to his successes in football and business. His wealth was valued at $6 billion by Forbes in 2018. Kessler Sports and Entertainment is listed as one of the most valuable companies owned by Robert Kraft with a valuation of $4 billion.
Kessler Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is a diversified sports and entertainment company owned by Robert Kraft. It was founded in 1990 with the acquisition of Foxboro Stadium by Kraft. Since then, KSE has acquired many companies such as International Racing Group that owns the New England Patriots, Liverpool F.C. and Roush Fenway Racing among others. See this article for more information.
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