Paul Coulson
Irish billionaire
About Paul Coulson
Born 1952. Paul Coulson is a British.
Paul Richard Coulson is an Irish billionaire, who is the largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group. In 2021, his fortune was estimated to be $2.8 billion, making him Ireland's 10th most wealthy person.
Education Coulson received a bachelor's degree in business studies from Trinity College Dublin in 1973. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1978, after five years spent with Price Waterhouse, and is an FCA.
Career In 1982, Coulson founded an investment and aircraft leasing firm company, Yeoman International Group Limited.
In 1998, he bought a stake in the Irish Glass Bottle Company and transformed it into Ardagh Group.
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Who is Paul Coulson?
Irish billionaire
When was Paul Coulson born?
Paul Coulson was born in 1952 in London.
What nationality is Paul Coulson?
Paul Coulson is British.
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