Ellis Short is an American business executive known for working as a founder and owner at Kildare Partners.
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Breakthrough:Became owner and chairman of Premier League football club Sunderland A.F.C in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Ellis Short
- Full Name: Ellis Short
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Date of Birth: October 6, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Independence, Missouri
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Eve Zimmerman Short
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Ellis Short Age
Ellis Short is about 66 years old as of 2026. Ellis Short was born in 1960.
Education
He attended Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Period: 1983
Career & Work
Ellis Short's career includes business leadership roles with Sunderland A.F.C. and Kildare Partners.
Organization: Sunderland A.F.C.
Role: Owner and chairman
Period: 2008–2018
Details: Owned the English football club for approximately 10 years
Organization: Kildare Partners
Role: Founder and owner
Details: Private equity fund focused on distressed European real estate
Rise to Fame
Ellis Short gained public attention through owner and chairman of Premier League football club Sunderland A.F.C.
Ellis Short Family & Relationships
Ellis Short is married to Eve Zimmerman Short.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ellis Short
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 6, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: October 6
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Independence, Missouri
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Eve Zimmerman Short
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
