From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jonathan Kraft
Jonathan Kraft
Preceded by New England Patriots President Succeeded by
Fran Murray (in 1993) 2005–present incumbent
Jonathan A. Kraft (born March 4, 1964 in Brookline, Mass- Other soccer involvements
achusetts) is an American businessman, the president of The Krafts’ interest in soccer has extended beyond the
the New England Patriots, owner/investor of the New Revolution. Foxboro Stadium played host to six matches
England Revolution, and both president and chief operat- of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, five of the 1999 FIFA
ing officer of The Kraft Group. He is one of four children Women’s World Cup, as well as the 2000 Founder’s Cup.
of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his late In November 2005, the Krafts expressed interested in
wife Myra Kraft. purchasing the Liverpool F.C.,[2] but the team was even-
tually acquired by a pair including Tom Hicks, the owner
Education of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers, in February 2007.[3]
Kraft also served as the owner/investor of the San
Kraft attended the Belmont Hill School for high school. In Jose Earthquakes from 1999–2000, the two years which
1986, Kraft graduated from Williams College with a bach- the Kraft Group owned the team.
elor’s degree in history. He currently serves on Williams’
board of trustees. After working as a consultant at Bain &
Company for two years, Kraft earned his MBA from Har- References
vard Business School in 1990.[1] [1] "HighPoint Capital Team Members". HighPoint
Capital. http://www.highpoint-capital.com/
Professional career team.html. Retrieved 2007-06-03.
[2] "Kraft admits Liverpool interest". BBC News.
New England Patriots 2005-11-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/
football/teams/l/liverpool/4420306.stm. Retrieved
Since his family’s purchase of the team in 1994, Kraft has
2007-06-05.
held the titles of Vice President (1994–1999), Vice Chair-
[3] "US pair agree Liverpool takeover". BBC News.
man (2000–2005) and President (2005–present), and thus
2007-02-06. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/
has overseen the management of each department in the
football/teams/l/liverpool/6323037.stm. Retrieved
organization.
2007-06-05.
Role with the NFL
Within the National Football League, Kraft serves on two External links
owners’ committees. In March 2006, when the National • New England Patriots bio
Football League Players Association and the NFL were • New England Revolution bio
dead-locked in contract negotiations, Kraft designed the • The Kraft Group
revenue sharing plan that was used for that version of • Forbes: The Largest Private Companies: #392 The
the collective bargaining agreement. Kraft Group
Persondata
New England Revolution
Name Kraft, Jonathan
Since their inception in 1995 as one of the inaugural
teams of Major League Soccer, Kraft has been the co- Alternative names
owner/investor of the Revolution, along with his father. Short description
Foxboro hosted its third MLS Cup in 2002, the first in Gil- Date of birth 1964-03-04
lette Stadium and the first involving the Revolution as
one of the teams vying for the MLS title. In front of an Place of birth
MLS-record crowd of 61,136, the Revolution would go on Date of death
to lose the match, as well as their other three MLS Cup Place of death
appearances in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
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