Ronald Burkle
Ronald Wayne Burkle (born November 12, 1952) is an American businessman. He is the co-founder and managing partner of The Yucaipa Companies, LLC, a private investment firm that specializes in U.S. companies in the distribution, logistics, food, retail, consumer, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and light industrial sectors.
Ronald Burkle | |
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| Born | Ronald Wayne Burkle November 12, 1952 Pomona, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Title | Co-founder and managing partner, The Yucaipa Companies, LLC |
| Spouse |
Janet Steeper (m. 1974–2006) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Burkle Foundation |
Yucaipa has executed grocery-chain mergers and acquisitions involving supermarket chains including Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Jurgensen's, and once owned stakes in about 35 companies, including the grocery chains A&P and Whole Foods Market, before their respective demise and takeover.
Burkle's net worth was estimated at US$2 billion on February 12, 2018. He had been ranked No. 633 on Forbes' list of "The Richest People on The Planet 2014."
Burkle is a prominent activist and fundraiser for the Democratic Party.