Dean Woodman
American businessman
About Dean Woodman
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 89–90). Dean Woodman was an American investment banker, known for Robertson Stephens.
Dean Woodman (November 4, 1928 – December 19, 2019) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and co-founder of the investment bank Robertson Stephens.
Biography Woodman was born in 1928 to a Quaker family. In 1946, he graduated from the Moses Brown School After college, he served in the United States Naval Air Corps.
In 1984, Woodman served as managing director in the investment banking group of Hambrecht & Quist and in 1988, he served as managing director of the international investment bank ING Barings LLC (and its predecessor Furman Selz). As of May 2014, he owned 6.4% of GoPro stock.
Philanthropy In 2013, he donated $5 million to his alma mater, Moses Brown School to build a community and performing arts center at the school. He was remarried to Jane Woodman.
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Who was Dean Woodman?
American businessman (1929–2019)
When was Dean Woodman born?
Dean Woodman was born in 1929 in Chicago.
When did Dean Woodman die?
Dean Woodman died on 19 December 2019 in Sausalito, California.
What was Dean Woodman's occupation?
Dean Woodman was an investment banker.
What was Dean Woodman known for?
Dean Woodman was known for Robertson Stephens.
What nationality was Dean Woodman?
Dean Woodman was American.
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