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Jeffrey W. Ubben

b. 1962

American businessman and co-founder, CEO, and CIO of ValueAct Capital

Entrepreneur Hedge fund managerBusinessperson
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About Jeffrey W. Ubben

Born 1962. Jeffrey W. Ubben is an American entrepreneur, hedge fund manager and businessperson.

Early life Jeffrey W. Ubben graduated from Duke University. He received a master of business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 1987.

Business career Ubben managed the Fidelity Value Fund at Fidelity Investments for eight years. He left ValueAct Capital in 2020 to pursue social investing.

Board memberships Ubben has served on a number of boards, including Northwestern University, ExxonMobil , 21st Century Fox, Sara Lee Corporation, Nikola Corporation, Vistry Group, the World Wildlife Fund, the Posse Foundation, the American Conservatory Theater and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation.

Charity In September, 2019, it was announced that Jeff Ubben and his wife Laurie "have made an estate commitment of $50 million to support scholarships for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students" at Northwestern University, the largest donation towards financial aid in the university's history.

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Important facts

Born
1962
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Duke University, Kellogg School of Management
Positions held
Board of directors member
Also known as
Jeffrey Williams Ubben, Jeffrey Ubben

People in Jeffrey W. Ubben's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeffrey W. Ubben?

American businessman and co-founder, CEO, and CIO of ValueAct Capital

When was Jeffrey W. Ubben born?

Jeffrey W. Ubben was born in 1962.

What is Jeffrey W. Ubben's occupation?

Jeffrey W. Ubben is an entrepreneur, hedge fund manager and businessperson.

What nationality is Jeffrey W. Ubben?

Jeffrey W. Ubben is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Jeffrey W. Ubben

Β· Wikidata: Q21266693

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