Lesley Bamberger

Lesley Bamberger (born 3 June 1965) is a Dutch billionaire businessman, real estate developer, and football administrator. He is the owner and chief executive officer of Kroonenberg Groep, a privately held real estate company founded by his maternal grandfather, Jacob Kroonenberg.

In football administration, Bamberger served as the owner of Almere City FC for 15 years, overseeing their financial stabilization and historic first promotion to the Eredivisie in 2023. In March 2026, he was appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AFC Ajax, having been a member of the club's association since 2009.

Early life and background Bamberger was born on 3 June 1965 in Amsterdam. On 9 March 2026, he was formally appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board, succeeding interim chairman Dirk Anbeek.

In civic life, Bamberger co-donated 5,500 solar panels valued at €4 million alongside ING to mark Amsterdam's 750th anniversary in 2025, assisting in the sustainability of public buildings. He is also involved with FC Centrum, an initiative aimed at revitalizing Amsterdam's city centre.