Name:
William Farley.
Age:
55.
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Family:
Married to Shelly McArthur; they have one son.
Education:
Studied at Bowdoin College and later graduated from Boston College Law School in 1969.
Interests:
Fitness fanatic and keen sportsman.
Career:
Rose to prominence with the purchase of Northwest industries, the parent group of Fruit of the Loom, in the 1980s. The company, which employs 3,500 people in Donegal and Derry, is struggling financially. Mr Farley has implemented a range of cost cutting measures to enhance its performance, including massive job cuts.
Why is he in the news?
He is expected to visit Ireland this month to discuss the future of the Irish operations with the workforce, IDA Ireland and the Tanaiste, Ms Harney.
