Denise Coates
Denise Coates | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 September 1967 |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Founder and joint CEO, bet365 |
| Spouse | Richard Smith |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Peter Coates |
| Relatives | John Coates (brother) |
Denise Coates CBE (born 26 September 1967) is a British billionaire businesswoman. She is the founder, majority shareholder and joint chief executive of online gambling company, bet365. Coates is well known for being one of the highest paid executives in the UK and the highest paid female executive. As of December 2024, Coates' estimated net worth is £9.5 billion.