Richard Chilton

Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr. (born June 10, 1958) is an American businessman. He is the founder, chairman, CEO and chief investment officer (CIO) of Chilton Investment Company, a global investment management firm, which as of June 2014 had roughly $4 billion of assets under management. Chilton is also the founder, chairman, and CIO of Chilton Trust Company, a private wealth management company.

Early life Chilton grew up in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. Raised with three siblings, he is the oldest son of Richard Chilton Sr. and Elizabeth Chilton. His father was an advertising executive in New York City and his mother a historic preservationist, artist and horticulturalist.

Chilton earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Alfred University.

In 1992, Chilton left Allen & Company to form Chilton Investment Company with $5 million.

Philanthropy Chilton stated that his two main priorities are the environment and culture. Chilton and his wife also run scholarship programs for students at universities in Chengdu, China.

Chilton is married to Maureen: they have four children and reside in Darien, Connecticut. He also owns the Crichel Down, Dorset, estate including Crichel House which he bought for £34 million in 2013.