The Billionaire Behind Aston Villa: How Wes Edens Changed Everything

When you look at our club Aston Villa today—it’s hard to overlook the impact co-owner Wes Edens has had on recent success. Alongside Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris (whom I wrote about a few weeks back), Edens has poured millions into Villa, transforming us from an underperforming football club with a fantastic history into a Premier League outfit competing at the top end of the league with European ambitions.

Edens was born on October 30, 1961, in Helena, Montana. He earned a degree...