About William J. Bynum
William J. Bynum was an American banker and chief executive officer.
William J. Bynum is an American businessperson and philanthropist. Bynum is the chief executive officer and founder of Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and the Hope Policy Institute, collectively known as HOPE.
Early life and education
William J. Bynum was born in East Harlem in New York City. His parents were from North Carolina and when Bynum was five years old, his family left New York to return to North Carolina, settling in Bynum.
He attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. In June 2020, Netflix invested a $10 million deposit at HOPE to support economic development for Black communities.
Personal life
Bynum married Hope Simmons in 1988.
In 2008, Bynum was awarded the University of North Carolina's Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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Who was William J. Bynum?
American banker and philanthropist
When was William J. Bynum born?
William J. Bynum was born in New York City.
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William J. Bynum was a banker and chief executive officer.
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William J. Bynum was American.
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