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John W. Henry

John W. Henry is an American businessman and investor, best known as the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, a Major League Baseball team, and Liverpool F.C., a prominent English football club. He founded John W. Henry & Company, an investment management firm, and made his fortune in commodities trading. Henry is recognized for his data-driven approach to sports management, emphasizing analytics in player development and team performance. His leadership has revitalized both the Red Sox, breaking their long championship drought, and Liverpool, leading them to significant success in recent years.