David Bonderman, a founding owner of the Seattle Kraken who helped bring the NHL's 32nd franchise to Seattle, has died at the age 82.
David Bonderman, a founding owner of the Seattle Kraken who helped bring the NHL's 32nd franchise to Seattle, has died at age 82.The Kraken released a statement Wednesday on behalf of the franchise, the Bonderman family, TPG and Wildcat Capital Management:"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Bonderman, the co-founder of global alternative asset management firm, TPG, and owner of the NHL’s 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken .
He is known in the community for being a passionate advocate for a range of causes, including education and health, and was a member of several boards, including The Wilderness Society, World Wildlife Fund, American Himalayan Foundation and the Grand Canyon Trust.On Dec. 4, 2018, the NHL awarded an expansion hockey franchise to an ownership group led by Bonderman in Seattle.Bonderman also helped oversee the massive renovation of Seattle's KeyArena, now known as Climate Pledge Arena.
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