Aston Villa Women announced that billionaire Marc Zahr has made a minority investment into the club and here SheKicks takes a look at the new addition to their board of directors.

Who is new Aston Villa investor Marc Zahr?

Marc Zahr is a prominent American financier and co-president of Blue Owl Capital Inc, an alternative asset management firm overseeing $250 billion (£187bn) in assets.

He founded Oak Street Real Estate Capital in 2009, which specialised on property deals that bring steady income with low risk.

In 2021, his company joined forces with Blue Owl and now leads their real estate division.

A University of Dayton graduate, Zahr began his career at big financial firms before becoming a real estate expert.

The 46-year-old’s investment in Aston Villa Women is his first step into European football, bringing financial acumen to the club’s growth.

Nassef Sawiris, Aston Villa chairman, said: “This investment is a testament to the potential of Aston Villa Women and underscores the belief in the WSL’s trajectory.

“Marc brings a wealth of experience to the football club and we are excited for him to be a part of our continued growth on and off the pitch.”

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