Who is David Hood? Hull FC new owner's net worth just behind Mick Jagger

David Hood, alongside Andrew Thirkill, have been unveiled as the businessmen who are set to complete a takeover of Hull FC. The pair have entered a six-week period of exclusivity in which they intend to finalise the takeover which will see Thirkill become chairman and Hood provide his own expertise and wealth.

Thirkill's potential involvement has been known since earlier this year when Richie Myler, who has links to the entrepreneur, was named as the club's director of rugby. However, Hood's involvement is a new development and adds a further important dynamic to the change of ownership at the MKM Stadium.

But who is Mr Hood? Here, we take a look.

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Who is David Hood?

David Hood was born on March 25th 1948 and has become one of the most successful businessmen in the country. The 76-year-old is believed to have attended school in Buttershaw before making his fortune.

He was the co-founder of Pace in 1982. a high-tech company that sold set-top boxes and services for the pay-TV and broadband services industry. The introduction of digital television saw the company become hugely successful. In 2000, Mr Hood was named the top earner in the North, having made an income of £92 million. Previously described as an inventor, rather than a businessman, he designed the satellite television decoder. In 1996, Hood received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honour's List.

Mr Hood is now the chairman of private aviation company Multiflight, which is based at Leeds Bradford Airport. He is said to be a keen pilot himself. Multiflight specialise in private chartering.

What is his link to rugby league?

There are no obvious links to the sport. However, it appears that Hood and Thirkill have a long-standing relationship, having worked together on a number of occasions in the past. Thirkill is the non-executive chairman of Infoserve, a digital marketing and design agency owned by Hood. In 2009, the pair worked together again as they created Freedom Back Clinics, chiropractor and osteopath clinics located on the high streets of Leeds and Manchester. Thirkill, of course, was the president of Leeds Rhinos before departing earlier this year.

How much is he worth?

Earlier this month, Hood was listed as Yorkshire's 22nd wealthiest person, estimated at £320 million. He also featured on the Sunday Times Rich List, just below the likes of music mogul Simon Cowell and rockstar Sir Mick Jagger. The Thirkill family also feature, listed as 44th in the Yorkshire list with an estimated wealth of £180 million.