- Source of Wealth: Business (Sports Equipment)
- Age: 55
- Birth Place: Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England
- Marital Status: Divorced (Linda Jerlmyr)
- Full Name: Michael James Wallace Ashley
- Nationality: British
- Date of Birth: December 9, 1964
- Ethnicity: English
- Occupation: Businessperson, Entrepreneur and Investor
- Education: Burnham Grammar School
- Children: 3 (Matilda, Anna and Oliver)
Mike Ashley has an estimated net worth of $3 billion.
Ashley was delighted with the way Newcastle United won promotion back to the Premier League after one season in the Championship. Having paid £134m to gain control of the club in 2007, putting in £258m all-told, he is still keen to find a buyer, as he has a difficult relationship with the Magpies’ fans. Hertfordshire-based Ashley pocketed £929m when he floated Sports Direct in 2007 while keeping control of the business. Its shares initially dropped sharply but are now recovering, valuing Ashley’s stake at £812m. His other assets include the proceeds of property deals and dividends.