Tom Gores is an American businessman and billionaire who was born on July 31, 1964 in Nazareth, Israel. He is the founder of the successful private equity firm Platinum Equity and in 2011, he purchased the NBA's Detroit Pistons for $325 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6.1 Billion (2024)
About
American businessman who became a Billionaire as the founder of the hugely successful private equity firm Platinum Equity. In 2011, he purchased the NBA's Detroit Pistons for $325 million.
Before Fame
He moved from Israel to Genesee, Michigan in 1968. He played football, baseball and basketball at Genesee High School.
Trivia
He was named 2010's Pro of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions and was featured on the magazine's cover in April of that year.
Family Life
He married Holly Gores in 1995. He has three children. His older brothers are investor Alec Gores and talent agent Sam Gores.
Associated With
When he took over the Pistons organization, he kept Joe Dumars as the President of Basketball Operations until 2014.
