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Dan Friedkin is an American billionaire businessman, best known as the Chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group, a privately held consortium with diverse interests in automotive, hospitality, sports, and entertainment. He is the owner of Gulf States Toyota, a major Toyota distributor. Friedkin has a current net worth of $9.4 billion. His career also includes film production, luxury hospitality through Auberge Resorts, and sports ownership, including AS Roma and Everton F.C..
Thomas Dan Friedkin was born on February 27, 1965, in San Diego, California. He is the son of Thomas H. Friedkin, the founder of Gulf States Toyota Distributors, and the grandson of Kenny Friedkin, who founded Pacific Southwest Airlines. Friedkin earned a Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University.
Dan Friedkin took over leadership of the Friedkin companies in 1995. Under his leadership, Gulf States Toyota (GST) has grown significantly. The company distributes Toyota vehicles across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. In 2023, Gulf States Toyota's sales reached $11 billion. Friedkin also serves as the Chairman of Auberge Resorts, a luxury hospitality management firm. In 2020, he acquired the Italian football club AS Roma, and in December 2024, he completed the acquisition of Everton F.C.. Friedkin's involvement extends into the film industry, where his production company produced the film "Killers of the Flower Moon".
Friedkin has expanded and diversified The Friedkin Group, focusing on strategic growth and quality. A key strategy is maintaining exclusive distribution rights for Toyota vehicles in the five states, leading to substantial revenue. Moreover, his investments in the hospitality and entertainment industries showcase a diversified approach to wealth management.
Friedkin is involved in various philanthropic and conservation efforts. He is the founder and chairman of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, which promotes aviation heritage. He also supports wildlife conservation, including efforts in Tanzania through the Friedkin Conservation Fund.
Assumed leadership of the family business.
Took the Chairmanship position of the luxury hospitality company.
Purchased the Italian football club.
Completed the acquisition of the English Premier League club.
Founded and serves as chairman, promoting aviation heritage.
Supports wildlife conservation in Tanzania.
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Friedkin's leadership has been marked by long-term vision, strategic investments, and a commitment to quality.
He has worked to sustain and grow his father's business legacy.
Expanding business interests to include automotive, hospitality, film, and sports.
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