James Pallotta

James Pallotta
Born James Joseph Pallotta[1]
(1958-03-13) March 13, 1958
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality American
Alma mater Northeastern University (M.B.A.)
University Of Massachusetts (B.B.A.)
Occupation Hedge Fund Manager
Known for President of Roma
Partner in Tudor Investment Corporation
Net worth Increase US$1.0 billion (2006)
Spouse(s) Kimberly Pallotta
Parent(s) James R. Pallotta
Angelina Pallotta

James Pallotta (born March 13, 1958), is an American investor and hedge fund manager and, since August 27, 2012, the president of the Italian association football club A.S. Roma.

In 2004, he ranked among the 20 top hedge-fund managers in the nation and is 11th highest paid earning $195 million.[2]

In 2005, he had income of about 200 million dollars as Managing Director of Tudor Investment Corporation. Pallotta's net worth has been estimated to be more than a billion dollars. In addition to his investment in A. S. Roma and other investments, Pallotta is a minority vanity shareholder in the Boston Celtics.[3]

A.S. Roma

Pallotta, along with three other American investors (Thomas R. DiBenedetto, Michael Ruane and Richard D'Amore) submitted a bid for the acquisition of Roma; they were already interested in the team following the failure of negotiations with George Soros.[4]

On August 27, 2012, became the president of club, succeeding Thomas R. DiBenedetto, and becoming the 23rd in the club's history.[5]

Preceded by
Thomas R. DiBenedetto		 President of A.S. Roma
2012–Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent

References

  1. ↑ "ASSEMBLEA STRAORDINARIA DEGLI AZIONISTI" (PDF) (Press release). A.S. Roma. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "James J Pallotta - network - LittleSis". LittleSis. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
  3. ↑ The 50 Wealthiest Bostonians | Boston Magazine
  4. ↑ Roma, il futuro fa rumore ''Scudetto primo obiettivo'' - Repubblica.it
  5. ↑ GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT Pallotta, è tua! Tra basket e soccer. La scalata di mister James per fare grande la Roma | gazzettagiallorossa.it
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