CEO, PIMCO
WHY: Oversees one of world’s largest money management firms, with $1.92T in assets and 2,900 employees spread across 17 offices worldwide servicing clients in 50+ countries. 30 years investment experience, including 18 years at Goldman Sachs. Has been trustee of Paris Review of Books, Tate Foundation. Finance MBA from University of Chicago; bachelor’s from University of Paris IX Dauphine.
NOTABLE: Along with CIO Dan Ivascyn, named Business Journal executives of 2017 in finance category, OC 50 most influential.
RECENT: Spearheading Pimco expansion into alternative assets including real estate; is the largest equity shareholder of Neiman Marcus.
FUN FACT: Supports 2020 FA Cup winners Arsenal.