Joshua Jordan Harris better known as Josh Harris, is an American investor and philanthropist, primarily known for his work as a private equity investor.
In addition, he is the majority owner and managing partner of several sports teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils and Washington Commanders.
He also holds the position of general partner of Crystal Palace Football Club and is a minority owner of Joe Gibbs Racing.
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- Full Name: Joshua Jordan Harris
- Stage Name: Josh Harris
- Date of birth: December 1964
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of birth: Chevy Chase, Maryland
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American investor and philanthropist
- Height: 1.83m
- Parents: Jacob Harris and Sylvia Harris
- Siblings: Jake Harris
- Spouse: Marjorie Harris
- Children: Hannah, Stuart and Thomas
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $6.6 billion
Early life and education
Josh Harris, a famous American investor and philanthropist, was born in the beautiful town of Chevy Chase, Maryland, in December 1964. During his childhood, he was raised by loving parents, Jacob Harris and Sylvia Harris, along with his siblings, who are named Jake Harris.
With a thirst for knowledge and a determination to succeed, Josh completed his studies at the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Career
Harris began his career in the late 1980s as an investment banker for Drexel Burnham Lambert. He then partnered with Leon Black and Marc Rowan to found Apollo Global Management in 1990.
Apollo has emerged as a prominent alternative asset management firm, boasting a whopping $450 billion in assets under management.
Harris stepped down from his day-to-day responsibilities at Apollo in 2022 to devote more time to sports management and philanthropy. Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a company he founded and chairs, is the proud owner of the 76ers and Devils.
In addition, Harris is also a joint partner of Crystal Palace Football Club, a highly regarded team in the English Premier League.
Harris, along with his wife Marjorie, founded Harris Philanthropies in 2014. The nonprofit aims to support youth and sports, promote health and disease prevention, and support many other causes. In addition to his business ventures and passion for sports, Harris is actively involved in philanthropy.
Awards and nominations
Prize:
- Wharton School Dean’s Medal
- Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award
- Forbes List of “America’s Best Venture Capitalists”
- Barron’s “Top 100 Money Managers” List
- Fortune “Entrepreneur of the Year” (finalist)
- Sports Business Magazine “Sports Executive of the Year” (finalist)
Nominations:
- Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” (finalist)
- “Alpha All-Star” Institutional Investor (finalist)
- The Athletic’s “Sports Executive of the Year” (finalist)
- Sporting News “Sports Executive of the Year” (finalist)
- Sports Business Magazine “Sports Executive of the Year”
Social media
- Instagram name: Josh Harris (@joshharriscm)
- Twitter Username: Josh Harris (@HarrisJosh)
Personal life
Harris, 57, a successful businessman, is happily married to Marjorie Harris. The couple first met at Harvard Business School and together they have a beautiful family. They have three sons, Hannah, Stuart and Thomas, and two daughters, Pierce and Bridget.
In interviews, Harris has openly discussed his Jewish faith and how it has significantly shaped his life. He firmly believes that his religion has played a major role in his accomplishments and contributed to his success in business.
Net worth
Josh Harris’ net worth is approximately $6.6 billion. As the co-founder and co-executive chairman of Apollo Global Management, a prominent alternative asset management firm, Harris holds influential positions in the financial industry.
He also owns several sports teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), New Jersey Devils (NHL) and Crystal Palace Football Club (Premier League).
