| Paul Coulson | |
| Birth Name: | Paul Richard Coulson |
| Birth Place: | London |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Education: | Trinity College Dublin |
| Occupation: | Businessman |
| Known For: | Largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group |
| Spouse: | Moya Coulson |
| Children: | 3 |
Paul Richard Coulson (born April 1952) is an Irish billionaire, who is the largest shareholder and chairman of Ardagh Group.[1] In 2021, his fortune was estimated to be $2.8 billion, making him Ireland's 10th most wealthy person.[2]
Coulson received a bachelor's degree in business studies from Trinity College Dublin in 1973.[3] He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1978, after five years spent with Price Waterhouse, and is an FCA.[3] [4]
In 1982, Coulson founded an investment and aircraft leasing firm company, Yeoman International Group Limited.[5]
In 1998, he bought a stake in the Irish Glass Bottle Company and transformed it into Ardagh Group.[6] [7]
Coulson resides in London, Porto Heli (Greece) and New York