Arthur Ryan

Irish businessman

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.

Arthur Ryan
BornArthur St. John Ryan
1935 (age 88–89)
Dublin, Ireland
Died8 July 2019 (aged 83)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation
NationalityIrish
Spouse
Alma Carroll
(m. 1978)
Children
  • Jess Ryan
  • Barry Ryan

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

References

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  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.