Edward Stobart
- January 9, 2024
- Businessman
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Edward Stobart |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 21, 1954(1954-11-21) |
| Age | 70 |
| Date Of Death | March 31, 2011, Coventry, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Hesket Newmarket |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Edward Stobart Biography
| Name | Edward Stobart |
| Birthday | Nov 21 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place Of Birth | Hesket Newmarket |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Eddie Stobart, Nora Boyd |
| Children(s) | Edward Andrew Stobart |
Edward Stobart is one of the most popular and richest Businessman who was born on November 21, 1954 in Hesket Newmarket, England, United Kingdom.
In 1960, Stobart’s father “Steady” Eddie Stobart founded the haulage business that became Eddie Stobart Ltd, then the Stobart Group. Stobart’s father controlled the organisation fully until 1973, when, at the age of 19, Stobart took the place of CEO, while Rodney Baker-Bates was made COO. In 1976, Stobart’s father retired and Stobart took the place of chairman, while Baker- Bates was made CEO and Andrew Tinkler was made COO. The company was distinguished by uniforms and clean trucks. By 1985 Stobart owned 26 vehicles but he would still personally wash the trucks.
In 1987, Baker-Bates resigned and Stobart’s brother William took the place of CEO. However, in 1992, William also resigned, and so Alan Martin took the place of CEO. However, Martin was fired in 1997 after leading a court case against Stobart in order to receive more payments. Baker-Bates then returned and took the place of CEO again.
Edward Stobart Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Businessman |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edward Stobart is one of the richest Businessman from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Stobart 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Edward Stobart (21 November 1954 – 31 March 2011) was a British haulage company owner who first became involved with his father’s company aged 15 in 1969, and subsequently expanded it into one of the UK’s most well known multimodal logistics companies, Stobart Group. Edward died on 31 March 2011 in a Coventry hospital of what was termed ‘heart problems’.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Edward Stobart Dating?
According to our records, Edward Stobart is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Edward Stobart’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Elmer Ranked on the list of most popular Businessman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Edward Stobart celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.
Is the original Eddie Stobart still alive?
Death. On 31 March 2011, Stobart died very suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was rushed to hospital in Coventry but was pronounced dead on arrival.
What happened to Eddie stobarts?
Eddie Stobart owner GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions has been acquired by Culina Group to create reportedly the UK’s largest logistics provider.
Who owns Eddie Stobart now?
On 1 July 2021, Culina Group purchased 100% of the share capital of GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions Limited (the holding company of the Eddie Stobart Group) for an undisclosed amount from DBAY Advisors (51%) and Logistics Development Group (49%).
Who is Eddie stobarts son?
Sons
Why do Eddie stobarts have names?
For a long time Eddie Stobart continued the tradition of naming all of their trucks after females, but today the names are chosen due to their connections to the drivers or to commemorate their longest-serving employees.