David Gold
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David Gold is an English businessman.
Along with his brother, Ralph Gold, he owns Gold Group International, the parent company of the "passion and fashion" retailer Ann Summers, lingerie chain Knickerbox, pornographic magazine company Gold Star Publishers, several printing and distribution businesses, and corporate air service Gold Air International.
The brothers also own a share in Sport Newspapers, owner of the Sunday Sport and The Daily Sport, and in Birmingham City F.C., of which David Gold is chairman (he should not be confused with David Sullivan who is chairman of the club's parent company).
His daughter Jacqueline Gold is chief executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox. The family were placed 92nd on the Sunday Times Rich List 2005.
In May 2005, the David Gold bought the second FA Cup trophy at auction for £420,000 (£478,400 after fees), saying he wanted to prevent it being bought by overseas buyers.
