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Who is Amanda Staveley? The businesswoman behind the Newcastle United takeover bid Copyright: Getty Images
Here’s everything you need to know about the individual spearheading the £300million bid alongside Saudi Arabian backers:
About Amanda
Amanda is a Latin female gerundive name meaning “deserving to be loved,” “worthy of love,” or “loved very much by everyone.” Its diminutive form includes Mandy, Manda, and Amy.
The name “Amanda” first appeared in 1212 on a birth record from Warwickshire, England, and five centuries later, the name was popularized by poets and playwrights. In the United States, “Amanda” slowly became more prominent from the 1930s to the 1960s, ranking among the top 200 baby names. From 1976 to 1995, “Amanda” ranked among the ten most popular female baby names in the United States.
The name was most popular from 1978 to 1992, ranking in the top 4. At its prime, in 1980, it was the second most popular. In 2009, “Amanda” ranked number 166. It was ranked among the top ten names given to girls born in Puerto Rico in 2009. The name is also popular in Sweden, where it ranked twentieth for girls born in 2009, down five places from 2008. It is also popular in Swedish-speaking families in Finland, where it ranked among the top ten names for girls born to ethnic Swedes.
Who is Amanda Staveley? The net worth of the businesswoman
About Staveley?
WHO IS AMANDA STAVELEY, AND HOW DID SHE START IN BUSINESS?
47-year-old Staveley hails from Ripon in North Yorkshire and has quickly gained a reputation as a deal broker and financier both in the UK and the Middle East.
Who is Amanda Staveley? The net worth of the businesswoman
Indeed, she was previously described as ‘Britain’s most glamorous financier,’ having begun her business career at 18.
Staveley turned down a chance to study at Cambridge University and instead opened a restaurant – Stocks, near Newmarket – with a £180,000 loan.
It’s from here that she is believed to have developed her connections with the Middle East.
HOW MUCH IS AMANDA STAVELEY WORTH?
According to 2017 estimates, Staveley herself is worth around £115million.
It’s worth noting that she will not be putting forward excellent deal finance towards this takeover deal herself – with finance from the Reuben Brothers and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund providing the club with plenty of firepowers.
HOW DID AMANDA STAVELEY MAKE HER MONEY?
Staveley’s business interests are diverse.
After selling Stocks in 2000, she opened conferencing center Q.Ton in Cambridge – before selling a 49 percent share of the business for £ 2 million.
That venture ultimately collapsed, and Staveley headed to Dubai and founded PCP Capital Partners.
From there, she made her money by brokering several high-profile deals.
HAS AMANDA STAVELEY BEEN INVOLVED IN FOOTBALL BEFORE?
Yes. PCP Capital Partners were critical players in the 2008 takeover of Manchester City – in a deal which reportedly earned Staveley around £ 10 million in commission.
At the same time, Staveley was also trying to broker a Middle East takeover of Liverpool, but that deal ultimately fell flat.
WHAT WILL AMANDA STAVELEY’S ROLE BE AT NEWCASTLE UNITED?
Staveley and her PCP Capital Partners firm are set to take a 10 percent stake in the club – with the businesswoman expected to run the club on a day-to-day basis.
