Macrae Sykes

Macrae Sykes (1910 - October 13, 1996) was an American financier who served as chairman of the American Stock Exchange in the 1960s.

Early life and education Sykes was born in Bayside, Queens, and graduated from Columbia University in 1933. His grandfather was Major General George Sykes, who commanded the V Corps in the Army of the Potomac and fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and he is also descendant of James Sykes, who represented the state of Delaware in the Continental Congress and James Sykes, Jr., a former Governor of Delaware.

He was captain of the varsity crew team at Columbia. A sailor, Sykes also partook in the 1937 Star World Championship and helped financed the United States team in the 1970 America's Cup.

Career He joined Halsey, Stuart & Co. in 1934 and was named a senior partner. In 1977, he became a director of Bache & Co. A vice chairman of the American Stock Exchange, Sykes was the first non-floor member named to the post.

His grandson, Macrae Sykes, is a portfolio manager with Gabelli Funds.