Philip William Kirsh (born 1964/65) is a South African businessman, the son of the South African-born UK-based billionaire property developer Nathan Kirsh.
Philip Kirsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philip William Kirsh 1964 or 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University of Cape Town Mansfield College, Oxford New York University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Hot & Crusty bakery chain |
| Spouse | Rona Gluck |
| Parent | Nathan Kirsh |
Early life edit
Kirsh has a bachelor's degree from the University of Cape Town, a law degree from Mansfield College, Oxford, and a master's degree in law from New York University.[1]
Career edit
Kirsh founded the Hot & Crusty bakery chain in New York, and in 1990, was its president.[1][2]
He is a director of KI Corporation.[3]
Kirsh also works with the Kirsh Foundation on education and other initiatives.[4]
Personal life edit
In 1990, he married Rona Gluck, daughter of New York diamond wholesalers Oscar and Tikva Gluck,[5] at the Pierre Hotel, in a ceremony performed by Rabbi David B. Kahane.[1]
Through various trusts, Kirsh and his sister own four apartments in the Trump Tower, purchased for more than $56 million.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Rona Gluck Is Married To Philip William Kirsh". The New York Times. 25 November 1990. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ a b Kamping, Leigh (1 March 2012). "Trump Tower Sale | Philip Kirsh | Linda Mirels". Therealdeal.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ Philip William Kirsh. "Philip William Kirsh: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ Magango, Mhlengi "Over 100 govt schools to have free, fast internet", beginning with Vulamasango High School, in January; Swazi Observer on PressReader.com; 14 Jan 2019. Accessed 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Gluck Oscar of Fancy Shape Diamonds Inc"; D&B Hoovers. Accessed July 4, 2019.