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Shahid Khan

Shahid Rafiq Khan is a Pakistani-American businessman best known as the owner of Flex-N-Gate, a major automotive parts manufacturer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shahid Rafiq Khan is a Pakistani-American businessman best known as the owner of Flex-N-Gate, a major automotive parts manufacturer. He also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL and Fulham F.C. of English football, and is a lead investor in All Elite Wrestling through his family’s sports and entertainment interests. Khan is one of the wealthiest self-made billionaires in the United States, with an estimated net worth of US$13.3 billion as of January 2025.

Early life and education

Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 18, 1950. He moved to the United States as a teenager to study mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Sources note that he worked as a dishwasher while studying before beginning his career in automotive manufacturing.

Business career

Khan built his wealth through Flex-N-Gate, an automotive supplier based in Urbana, Illinois, and related ventures in automotive parts manufacturing. Bloomberg reports that Flex-N-Gate is a closely held company generating annual revenue of about US$9.3 billion and operating more than 60 manufacturing plants in the United States.

Sports ownership

Khan is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) and Fulham F.C. (English football), and he is a lead investor in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) through his family’s sports and entertainment interests. His purchase of the Jaguars in 2011 made him the first Pakistani-American owner of an NFL franchise.

Wealth and recognition

Khan has been listed among the world’s wealthiest people, with an estimated net worth of US$13.3 billion as of January 2025. Forbes also ranked him 55th on the 2024 Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.

Key facts

  • Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1950 and later moved to the United States.
  • He owns Flex-N-Gate, an automotive supplier based in Urbana, Illinois, with more than 60 manufacturing plants in the U.S.
  • He bought the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011, becoming the first Pakistani-American NFL franchise owner.
  • He owns Fulham F.C. and is a lead investor in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
  • Bloomberg estimated his net worth at US$13.3 billion as of January 2025.
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Canadian context

Shahid Khan has no major direct Canada-specific connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shahid Khan?
Shahid Khan is a Pakistani-American businessman who owns Flex-N-Gate and is also known for owning the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C.
What company does Shahid Khan own?
He owns Flex-N-Gate, an automotive parts manufacturer based in Urbana, Illinois.
Which sports teams does Shahid Khan own?
He owns the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL and Fulham F.C. in English football.
Is Shahid Khan involved in wrestling?
Yes. He is a lead investor in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) through his family’s sports and entertainment interests.
What is Shahid Khan’s net worth?
Bloomberg estimated his net worth at about US$13.3 billion in January 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahid_Khan
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, ownership of Flex-N-Gate, Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham F.C., AEW involvement, and Forbes net worth ranking.
  2. Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/shahid-r-khan/
    Supports: Birthplace, Flex-N-Gate revenue, company scale, and billionaire profile.
  3. Carnegie Corporation of New York — https://carnegie.org/great-immigrants/shahid-khan/
    Supports: Early life, move to the United States, education, and business career.