Arthur Ryan

Arthur Ryan
BornArthur St. John Ryan
1935 (age 90–91)
Dublin, Ireland
Died8 July 2019 (aged 83)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation
NationalityIrish
Spouse
Alma Carroll
​
(m. 1978)​
Children
  • Jess Ryan
  • Barry Ryan

Arthur Ryan (1935 – 8 July 2019) was an Irish businessman. He was known as the founder of Primark.[1] In 2009, Ryan gave up his day-to-day control of the firm as chief executive but became chairman instead. Ryan was born in Dublin.

Ryan died at the age of 83 following from a short illness in Dublin.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Hodgkin, Emily (2019-07-08). "Primark and Penneys Arthur Ryan net worth revealed after death age 83". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
  2. ↑ "Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83 following short illness". Evening Standard. July 8, 2019.
  3. ↑ Davidson, Tom (July 8, 2019). "Primark founder Arthur Ryan dead at the aged of 83". mirror.
  4. ↑ "Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies". July 8, 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies aged 83". July 8, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies following short illness". CityAM. July 8, 2019.