About Clifford Sobel
Born 1949. Clifford Sobel is an American diplomat, businessperson, business executive, chairman, chief executive officer and managing partner.
Clifford Michael Sobel (born 1949) is an American business executive, financier, Republican fundraiser, U.S. diplomat and former ambassador. He served as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2001 to 2005 and United States Ambassador to Brazil from 2006 to 2009.
Since 1994, Sobel has been chairman and chief executive officer of SJJ Investment Corp. He is managing partner and founder of the investment firm Valor Capital Group in New York and Brazil. Sobel is the independent director of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Career Sobel is currently partner and founder of the investment firm Valor Capital Group in New York and Brazil, a growth equity and venture capital investment firm focused on United States and Brazil cross border opportunities. Sobel also served as ambassador to the Netherlands from 2001 to 2005.
Sobel is the independent director of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
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Who is Clifford Sobel?
American diplomat
When was Clifford Sobel born?
Clifford Sobel was born in 1949 in Brooklyn.
What is Clifford Sobel's occupation?
Clifford Sobel is a diplomat, businessperson, business executive, chairman, chief executive officer and managing partner.
What nationality is Clifford Sobel?
Clifford Sobel is American.
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