Bob Kraft

Bob Kraft, whose full name is Robert Kenneth Kraft, is an American billionaire businessman and the owner of the New England Patriots NFL team.1 Here are some key details about him:

Business Career

Robert Kraft is the chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in various industries including:

• Paper and packaging
• Sports and entertainment
• Real estate development
• Private equity investments12

He founded the Kraft Group after graduating from Harvard Business School in 1965.3

Sports Ownership

New England Patriots:

• Kraft purchased the Patriots in 1994 for $172 million4
• Under his ownership, the team has become one of the most successful and valuable franchises in the NFL
• The Patriots have won 6 Super Bowl championships during Kraft's tenure12

Other Sports Interests:

• Owns the New England Revolution MLS soccer team, which he founded in 1996
• Founded the Boston Uprising esports team in 20171

Personal Background

• Born on June 5, 1941 in Brookline, Massachusetts
• Attended Columbia University on an academic scholarship
• Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School2
• As of 2024, his estimated net worth is $11.1 billion according to Forbes1

Robert Kraft has transformed the Patriots franchise and the surrounding area in Foxborough, Massachusetts into a major sports and entertainment destination. His business acumen and passion for sports have made him one of the most prominent owners in professional sports.