Ruben Emir Gnanalingam (born 16 September 1976[citation needed]) is a Malaysian businessman.

Early life

Gnanalingam was born on 16 September 1976. He graduated from the London School of Economics with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Economics.[1]

Westports Malaysia

Gnanalingam joined Westports Malaysia in 2005, and was the Executive Director from 2006 to 2010. He then moved into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a position which, as of 2015, he still holds.[2]

Queens Park Rangers F.C.

In 2015, he was named as co-chairman of Queens Park Rangers F.C., alongside Tony Fernandes. [3][4] On 15 August 2018, he and Tony Fernandes stepped down from co-chairmen to enable Amit Bhatia to take their spaces and become chairman.

Los Angeles F.C.

In 2019, Gnanalingam joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC.[5]

Other work

Gnanalingam is as of 2015 a board member at Kuala Lumpur Business Club Malaysia.[6]

Personal life

Gnanalingam is a Malaysian of Sri Lankan Tamil and Chinese descent.[7] His father is G. Gnanalingam, another prominent businessman, and his mother is Siew Yong Gnanalingam. As of 2015, he is married to Shirieene Hajamaideen.

In early 2025, Gnanalingam issued a statement in which he apologized for reposting several articles on LinkedIn that were widely criticized as anti-Israeli. His remarks drew criticism from Queens Park Rangers, Los Angeles FC, and Major League Soccer. He stated, 'It was never my intention to offend or harm anyone, and I take responsibility for not exercising greater caution before sharing these posts.'"[8][9][10]

References

  1. ^ Ismail, Netty (3 October 2013). "Gnanalingam Emerges as Billionaire on Malaysian Port IPO". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Westports' Ruben Gnanalingam: Family Is My Top Priority". Bloomberg Business. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  3. ^ "RUBEN GNANALINGAM APPOINTED QPR CO-CHAIRMAN". Queens Park Rangers. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Ruben Gnanalingam named QPR co-chairman alongside Fernandes". BBC Sport. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  5. ^ Wahl, Grant (7 November 2014). "How did LAFC come to be? These businessmen are behind MLS' newest team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  6. ^ "Board of Directors". Westports Malaysia. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  7. ^ Lim, Noelle (29 February 2012). "Picking Up Where His Father Left Off". Forbes. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  8. ^ Rueter, Jeff. "LAFC co-owner Ruben Gnanalingam apologizes for anti-Israel posts following MLS, LAFC condemnation". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  9. ^ "LAFC co-owner apologizes for anti-Israel repost". ESPN.com. 10 February 2025.
  10. ^ Prinsley, Jane (7 February 2025). "QPR owner shared posts calling for Israel to be 'dismantled' and praising Hezbollah". The Jewish Chronicle.
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