John E. Olson
American securities analyst
About John E. Olson
Lived 1942 – 2025 (aged 83). John E. Olson was an American analyst.
John Erik Alexander Olson (July 1, 1942 – December 9, 2025) was an American energy industry analyst. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1992, and soon developed an early and unrelenting skepticism of Enron. Due to Enron's position that no investment bank could participate in any of the company's round if their analyst did not support a "buy" to its stock, he was let go in 1999. Several of its executives were also jailed.
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Who was John E. Olson?
American securities analyst
When was John E. Olson born?
John E. Olson was born on 1 July 1942 in New York City.
When did John E. Olson die?
John E. Olson died on 9 December 2025 in Houston.
What was John E. Olson's occupation?
John E. Olson was an analyst.
What nationality was John E. Olson?
John E. Olson was American.
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· DBpedia: John E. Olson (analyst)
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