Introduction
Stephen Parish (born 1965) is the part-owner and Chairman of Crystal Palace Football Club.
Early life and education
Parish was born in Forest Hill, London, attending Christ Church School and later Colfe's School.
Career
Steve Parish began his career working in computer graphics. He went on to buy a stake in a company called Adplates Ltd, assuming control of the business renamed it Tag Worldwide, transforming it from a London-based business to a global production powerhouse. He sold the business to Deutsche Post DHL Group in 2011.
In 2010, Parish led a consortium called 'CPFC 2010' to acquire Crystal Palace, save the club from administration. In May 2013, the South London based club were promoted to the English Premier League after beating Watford in the play off final at Wembley Stadium. In January 2011, Parish unveiled grand plans to move Crystal Palace to a new 40,000-seat stadium at their original home - now the National Sports Centre.
In April 2017, it was announced that Parish was going to join the Dragons Den line-up for the 15th series of the show. However, it was later announced by Parish that he withdrew from the line-up.