John Delaney (businessman)
| John Delaney | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1969 Ireland |
| Died |
21 May 2011 (aged 42) Mount Everest |
| Occupation | Businessman |
John Delaney (1969 – 21 May 2011) was an Irish businessman and the CEO of the trading exchange website Intrade from 2003 until 2011.
Delaney died at the age of 42 while attempting to climb Mount Everest—a lifelong ambition—and came within 50 metres of the summit. He is survived by his wife (Orla), two sons (Caspar and Alexander) and a daughter (Hope) who was born whilst Delaney was away on the expedition.[1]
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- ↑ Julie Creswell (May 26, 2011). "John Delaney, Founder of Intrade, Dies at 42". The New York Times.