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Rick Schnall

b. 1970

American businessman (born 1969)

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About Rick Schnall

Born 1970. Rick Schnall is an athlete, known for Atlanta Hawks and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Biography Schnall is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Harvard Business School. After school, he worked for Smith Barney and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette. In 1996, he joined Clayton, Dubilier & Rice eventually reaching partner where he started and oversees the healthcare, tech and financial services verticals.

Atlanta Hawks In 2015, Schnall was part of a group led by Tony Ressler along with Grant Hill, Sarah Blakely, Jesse Itzler, and Steven Price, that successfully purchased the Atlanta Hawks for $850 million. He was selling his stake in the Hawks as of July 2023.

Charlotte Hornets In June 2023, Schnall along with Gabe Plotkin successfully purchased the Charlotte Hornets from majority owner, Michael Jordan.

Personal life Schnall is of Jewish descent and lives in New York City. He is the nephew of billionaire investor Carl Icahn.

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Important facts

Born
1970
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athlete
Known for
Atlanta Hawks, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Education
Harvard Business School, University of Pennsylvania

People in Rick Schnall's life

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b. 1968
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Schnall?

American businessman (born 1969)

When was Rick Schnall born?

Rick Schnall was born in 1970.

What is Rick Schnall's occupation?

Rick Schnall is an athlete.

What is Rick Schnall known for?

Rick Schnall is known for Atlanta Hawks and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rick Schnall

· Wikidata: Q42706345

· DBpedia: Rick Schnall

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