David Sullivan (businessman)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/david-sullivan--businessman-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was David Sullivan (businessman) born?February 5, 1949
2. Where was David Sullivan (businessman) born?Wales
3. What is the primary media venture?Owner of Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers (1986-2007)
4. What is the major business holding?Chairman and largest single shareholder of West Ham United Football Club
5. What is David Sullivan known for?David Sullivan is a businessman who owns a football club and used to run popular newspapers.
6. How did David Sullivan make money from the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport?He sold those newspapers in 2007 for £40 million, which helped him grow his business.

Entrepreneurial Diversification: Expanding business interests into different industries or sectors.
Principal Shareholder: The individual or entity that owns the largest portion of a company's stock.
Strategic Reallocation of Resources: Moving money and assets from one area to another for better returns or opportunities.
Financial Stewardship: The responsible management and oversight of financial assets and resources.