SettingsBusinesspeople from New York
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor.
Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor.
Abraham Abraham
Abraham Abraham (March 9, 1843 – June 28, 1911) was an American businessman and the founder of the Brooklyn, New York department store Abraham & Straus, founded 1865.
Abraham Abraham (March 9, 1843 – June 28, 1911) was an American businessman and the founder of the Brooklyn, New York department store Abraham & Straus, founded 1865.
Abraham E. Lefcourt
Abraham E. Lefcourt (1877-1932), better known as A.E. Lefcourt, was a prominent real estate developer in New York City in the 1920s.
Abraham E. Lefcourt (1877-1932), better known as A.E. Lefcourt, was a prominent real estate developer in New York City in the 1920s.
Alex Young (studio executive)
Alexander Morgan "Alex" Young (born August 29, 1971) is an American studio executive.
Alexander Morgan "Alex" Young (born August 29, 1971) is an American studio executive.
Alfred Cerullo
Alfred C. "Fred" Cerullo, III is an actor and Republican Party lawmaker and government official from New York City.
Alfred C. "Fred" Cerullo, III is an actor and Republican Party lawmaker and government official from New York City.
Alfred Holland Smith
Alfred Holland Smith was the President of New York Central Railroad from January 1914 to May 1918 and from June 1919 until his death.
Alfred Holland Smith was the President of New York Central Railroad from January 1914 to May 1918 and from June 1919 until his death.
Andre Barnett
Andre Nigel Barnett (born June 2, 1976) is an American politician and entrepreneur.
Andre Nigel Barnett (born June 2, 1976) is an American politician and entrepreneur.
Anil Kumar
Anil Kumar was a top senior partner and director at management consultancy McKinsey & Company, the co-founder of the Indian School of Business with Rajat Gupta, and the creator of two different ...
Anil Kumar was a top senior partner and director at management consultancy McKinsey & Company, the co-founder of the Indian School of Business with Rajat Gupta, and the creator of two different ...
Barney Adams
Bryon (Barney) H. Adams (born March 24, 1939 in Syracuse, New York), is an entrepreneur, the founder of Adams Golf, inventor of the Tight Lies fairway wood, holder of several patents on golf pro...
Bryon (Barney) H. Adams (born March 24, 1939 in Syracuse, New York), is an entrepreneur, the founder of Adams Golf, inventor of the Tight Lies fairway wood, holder of several patents on golf pro...
Benjamin T. Babbitt
Benjamin Talbot Babbitt (May 1, 1809–October 20, 1889) was a self-made American businessman and inventor who amassed a fortune in the soap industry, manufacturing Babbitt's Best Soap.
Benjamin Talbot Babbitt (May 1, 1809–October 20, 1889) was a self-made American businessman and inventor who amassed a fortune in the soap industry, manufacturing Babbitt's Best Soap.
Bernard Goldberg (businessman)
Bernard "Bernie" Goldberg was an American businessman who co-founded Raymour Furniture, the furniture retailer that would become Raymour & Flanigan, in 1946 with his brother, Arnold Goldberg.
Bernard "Bernie" Goldberg was an American businessman who co-founded Raymour Furniture, the furniture retailer that would become Raymour & Flanigan, in 1946 with his brother, Arnold Goldberg.
Bill Ackman
William A. Ackman or commonly known as Bill Ackman (born May 11, 1966) is the major investor, founder and CEO of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management LP. In December 2007 his fund...
William A. Ackman or commonly known as Bill Ackman (born May 11, 1966) is the major investor, founder and CEO of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management LP. In December 2007 his fund...
Bill Owens (congressman)
William Lewis “Bill” Owens (born January 20, 1949) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the special election in 2009.
William Lewis “Bill” Owens (born January 20, 1949) is the U.S. Representative for, serving since the special election in 2009.
Bob Iger
Robert A. "Bob" Iger is an American businessman and the current chairman and chief executive of The Walt Disney Company.
Robert A. "Bob" Iger is an American businessman and the current chairman and chief executive of The Walt Disney Company.
Calvin Klein (fashion designer)
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968.
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968.
Ceil Chapman
Ceil Chapman was an American fashion designer who worked in New York City from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Ceil Chapman was an American fashion designer who worked in New York City from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Charles August
Charles "Chuck" J. August was an American businessman who founded Monro Muffler and Brake.
Charles "Chuck" J. August was an American businessman who founded Monro Muffler and Brake.
Chris Collins (county executive)
Christopher C. Collins is a former County Executive of Erie County, New York.
Christopher C. Collins is a former County Executive of Erie County, New York.
Clifford Grodd
Clifford Grodd was an American clothier who served as president and chief executive of the Paul Stuart men's and women's clothing retailer.
Clifford Grodd was an American clothier who served as president and chief executive of the Paul Stuart men's and women's clothing retailer.
Daniel Barwick
Daniel Workman Barwick is the President of Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, is widely-known in educational philanthropy, and has published and lectured widely on the relat...
Daniel Workman Barwick is the President of Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, is widely-known in educational philanthropy, and has published and lectured widely on the relat...
David Begelman
David Begelman (August 26, 1921 – August 7, 1995) was a Jewish Hollywood producer who was involved in a studio embezzlement scandal in the 1970s.
David Begelman (August 26, 1921 – August 7, 1995) was a Jewish Hollywood producer who was involved in a studio embezzlement scandal in the 1970s.
David Geffen
David Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American record executive, film producer, theatrical producer and philanthropist.
David Geffen (born February 21, 1943) is an American record executive, film producer, theatrical producer and philanthropist.
David H. Burrell
David Hamlin Burrell (1841 - 1919) was an American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist based in Little Falls, New York.
David Hamlin Burrell (1841 - 1919) was an American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist based in Little Falls, New York.
David P. Mapes
David Parschall Mapes was an American pioneer businessman and politician.
David Parschall Mapes was an American pioneer businessman and politician.
Daymond John
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Dennis M. Lynch
Dennis Michael Lynch (born August 28, 1969) is an American entrepreneur and documentary film maker.
Dennis Michael Lynch (born August 28, 1969) is an American entrepreneur and documentary film maker.
Dick Clark
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was an American radio and television personality, best known for hosting American television's longest-running variety show, American Bandstand, fro...
Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was an American radio and television personality, best known for hosting American television's longest-running variety show, American Bandstand, fro...
Doug Hoffman
Douglas L. "Doug" Hoffman (born 1953) is an American businessman, accountant and former congressional candidate.
Douglas L. "Doug" Hoffman (born 1953) is an American businessman, accountant and former congressional candidate.
Edward M. Kennedy, Jr.
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy, Jr. (born September 26, 1961) is an American entrepreneur, investment banker and lawyer.
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy, Jr. (born September 26, 1961) is an American entrepreneur, investment banker and lawyer.
Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher, Inc. is an American women's clothing retailer founded by a clothing designer of the same name.
Eileen Fisher, Inc. is an American women's clothing retailer founded by a clothing designer of the same name.
Eileen Murray
Eileen Murray (born 1958) is an American financial services executive and a Chief Executive Officer at Bridgewater Associates.
Eileen Murray (born 1958) is an American financial services executive and a Chief Executive Officer at Bridgewater Associates.
Emil Mosbacher
Emil "Bus" Mosbacher, Jr. (born 1922, White Plains, New York; died August 13, 1997, Greenwich, Connecticut) was a two-time America's Cup-winning yachtsman, the founding chairman of Operation Sai...
Emil "Bus" Mosbacher, Jr. (born 1922, White Plains, New York; died August 13, 1997, Greenwich, Connecticut) was a two-time America's Cup-winning yachtsman, the founding chairman of Operation Sai...
Ezra Fitch
Ezra Hasbrouck Fitch (September 21, 1865 – June 16, 1930) was the co-founder of the modern lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch and is attributed with the historical introduction of Mahjong...
Ezra Hasbrouck Fitch (September 21, 1865 – June 16, 1930) was the co-founder of the modern lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch and is attributed with the historical introduction of Mahjong...
Frank Stanton (entrepreneur)
Frank Stanton (died May 5, 1999) was an entrepreneur and real estate investor, and was responsible for two pioneering (though ultimately unsuccessful) consumer audio and video systems.
Frank Stanton (died May 5, 1999) was an entrepreneur and real estate investor, and was responsible for two pioneering (though ultimately unsuccessful) consumer audio and video systems.
Freddy Retro
Freddy Retro is a Music Producer, DJ, Songwriter, Remixer, and Record Company Executive from New York City.
Freddy Retro is a Music Producer, DJ, Songwriter, Remixer, and Record Company Executive from New York City.
Frederick G. Zinsser
Frederick G. Zinsser was a resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York who opened a chemical plant on the waterfront of the Hudson River, producing a wood alcohol known as Hastings Spirits.
Frederick G. Zinsser was a resident of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York who opened a chemical plant on the waterfront of the Hudson River, producing a wood alcohol known as Hastings Spirits.
George Davidsohn
George Davidsohn (born January 20, 1936) is a founder of Davidsohn Global Technologies.
George Davidsohn (born January 20, 1936) is a founder of Davidsohn Global Technologies.
George Weissman
George Weissman (July 12, 1919 – July 24, 2009) was an American businessman and a former president of Philip Morris (now Altria).
George Weissman (July 12, 1919 – July 24, 2009) was an American businessman and a former president of Philip Morris (now Altria).
Gustavus Sidenberg
Gustavus Sidenberg (22 May 1843–22 January 1915) was a Jewish-American manufacturer and financier best known for building New York City's Hotel Theresa, which has become a New York City landmar...
Gustavus Sidenberg (22 May 1843–22 January 1915) was a Jewish-American manufacturer and financier best known for building New York City's Hotel Theresa, which has become a New York City landmar...
Harry Wilson (businessman)
Harry Wilson is a former investor and restructuring expert who has served in several high-level positions in the U.S. Treasury Department and on President Barack Obama's Auto Industry Task Force.
Harry Wilson is a former investor and restructuring expert who has served in several high-level positions in the U.S. Treasury Department and on President Barack Obama's Auto Industry Task Force.
Henry Kissinger
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Henry S. Rowe
Henry Spoor Rowe was an American businessman and politician.
Henry Spoor Rowe was an American businessman and politician.
Hiram Barber
Hiram Barber, Jr. (March 24, 1835 – August 5, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Hiram Barber, Jr. (March 24, 1835 – August 5, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Horace A. Moses
Horace Augustus Moses was a prominent industrialist and social engineer who founded Mittineague Paper Company in West Springfield, Massachusetts, which later became Strathmore Paper Company.
Horace Augustus Moses was a prominent industrialist and social engineer who founded Mittineague Paper Company in West Springfield, Massachusetts, which later became Strathmore Paper Company.
Indy Sagu
Inderpal Singh Sagu better known by his stage name Indy Sagu, is a British Sikh award winning record producer, musician, singer, and DJ. Sagu has made a global name for himself as a leadin...
Inderpal Singh Sagu better known by his stage name Indy Sagu, is a British Sikh award winning record producer, musician, singer, and DJ. Sagu has made a global name for himself as a leadin...
J. Peter Grace
Joseph Peter Grace was a multimillionaire American industrialist and conglomerateur of Irish Catholic heritage.
Joseph Peter Grace was a multimillionaire American industrialist and conglomerateur of Irish Catholic heritage.
Jack Davis (industrialist)
Davis v. Federal Election Commission, 554 U.S. 724 (2008), is a decision by the United States Supreme Court, which held that Sections 319(a) and (b) of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of ...
Davis v. Federal Election Commission, 554 U.S. 724 (2008), is a decision by the United States Supreme Court, which held that Sections 319(a) and (b) of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of ...
James P. Hynes
James P. Hynes (born 1948) is the founder of COLT Group, one of the United Kingdom's largest telecommunications businesses.
James P. Hynes (born 1948) is the founder of COLT Group, one of the United Kingdom's largest telecommunications businesses.
Jane Corwin
Jane Lewis Corwin is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a Republican Party member of the New York State Assembly since 2009.
Jane Lewis Corwin is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a Republican Party member of the New York State Assembly since 2009.
Jeremy Levin
Jeremy Levin is an American-Israeli businessman, he was recently named the successor to Shlomo Yanai as CEO of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Jeremy Levin is an American-Israeli businessman, he was recently named the successor to Shlomo Yanai as CEO of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Jill Blakeway
Jill Blakeway M.Sc. L. Ac. Master of Science, Licensed Acupuncturist, is the founder and Clinic Director of the YinOva Center.
Jill Blakeway M.Sc. L. Ac. Master of Science, Licensed Acupuncturist, is the founder and Clinic Director of the YinOva Center.
John Albert Morris
John Albert Morris (July 1836 – May 25, 1895) was an American businessman widely known as the "Lottery King" and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.
John Albert Morris (July 1836 – May 25, 1895) was an American businessman widely known as the "Lottery King" and a prominent figure in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing.
John Hammond (New York)
John Hammond was an American manufacturer, Union Army general and politician from New York.
John Hammond was an American manufacturer, Union Army general and politician from New York.
John Turner Sargent
John Turner Sargent, Jr. was a business associate in the publishing division of Doubleday & Company.
John Turner Sargent, Jr. was a business associate in the publishing division of Doubleday & Company.
John Turner Sargent, Sr.
John Turner Sargent, Sr. was president and CEO of the Doubleday and Company publishing house from 1961 to 1978.
John Turner Sargent, Sr. was president and CEO of the Doubleday and Company publishing house from 1961 to 1978.
Joseph Peter Grace, Sr.
Joseph Peter Grace, Sr. (June 9, 1872 - July 15, 1950) was an American businessman, polo player, and owner of Thoroughbred horses in the sport of steeplechase racing.
Joseph Peter Grace, Sr. (June 9, 1872 - July 15, 1950) was an American businessman, polo player, and owner of Thoroughbred horses in the sport of steeplechase racing.
Kevin Cosgrove
Kevin Michael Cosgrove was an American business executive in the insurance industry who was a victim of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Kevin Michael Cosgrove was an American business executive in the insurance industry who was a victim of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Kobi Alexander
Jacob "Kobi" Alexander (born May 4, 1952) is the founder and the former CEO of New York-based Comverse Technology.
Jacob "Kobi" Alexander (born May 4, 1952) is the founder and the former CEO of New York-based Comverse Technology.
Leo Steiner
Leo Steiner was a Jewish American restaurateur who was co-owner of the Carnegie Deli, located next to Carnegie Hall at 55th Street and Seventh Avenue in the New York City borough of Manhattan.
Leo Steiner was a Jewish American restaurateur who was co-owner of the Carnegie Deli, located next to Carnegie Hall at 55th Street and Seventh Avenue in the New York City borough of Manhattan.
Leonard Jerome
Leonard Walter Jerome (November 3, 1817 – March 3, 1891) was a Brooklyn, New York, financier and grandfather of Winston Churchill.
Leonard Walter Jerome (November 3, 1817 – March 3, 1891) was a Brooklyn, New York, financier and grandfather of Winston Churchill.
Leslie Buck
Leslie Buck was an American business executive and Holocaust survivor who designed the Anthora coffee cup, which has become an iconic symbol of New York City since its introduction in the 1960s.
Leslie Buck was an American business executive and Holocaust survivor who designed the Anthora coffee cup, which has become an iconic symbol of New York City since its introduction in the 1960s.
Levi McKeen Arnold
Levi McKeen Arnold (L.M. Arnold) (b.
Levi McKeen Arnold (L.M. Arnold) (b.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur.
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur.
Matthew Mirones
Matthew Mirones is a former Republican politician from New York City who represented parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island in the New York State Assembly.
Matthew Mirones is a former Republican politician from New York City who represented parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island in the New York State Assembly.
Michael A. Wiener
Michael A. Wiener (c. 1938 – August 2, 2009) was an American business executive who was one of the two founders of the Infinity Broadcasting Corporation in 1972, ran the company as preside...
Michael A. Wiener (c. 1938 – August 2, 2009) was an American business executive who was one of the two founders of the Infinity Broadcasting Corporation in 1972, ran the company as preside...
Michael Grace Phipps
Michael Grace Phipps was an American businessman, champion polo player, owner/breeder of racehorses, and a philanthropist.
Michael Grace Phipps was an American businessman, champion polo player, owner/breeder of racehorses, and a philanthropist.
Mike Maroone
Michael E. Maroone serves as President, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of AutoNation, Inc., the largest automotive retailer in the United States.
Michael E. Maroone serves as President, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of AutoNation, Inc., the largest automotive retailer in the United States.
Milton Parker
Milton Parker (January 10, 1919 – January 30, 2009) was a co-owner of the Carnegie Deli, located at 55th Street and Seventh Avenue next to Carnegie Hall in the New York City borough of Man...
Milton Parker (January 10, 1919 – January 30, 2009) was a co-owner of the Carnegie Deli, located at 55th Street and Seventh Avenue next to Carnegie Hall in the New York City borough of Man...
Myron Charles Taylor
Myron Charles Taylor was one of the major figures in American life during the first half of the twentieth century.
Myron Charles Taylor was one of the major figures in American life during the first half of the twentieth century.
Nat Agar
Nathan “Nat” Agar was an English-American soccer player, coach, referee, team owner and league executive.
Nathan “Nat” Agar was an English-American soccer player, coach, referee, team owner and league executive.
Paul Ceglia
Paul D. Ceglia is an American entrepreneur, who has founded a number of internet businesses including StreetFax, PageBook, and Allegany Pellets.
Paul D. Ceglia is an American entrepreneur, who has founded a number of internet businesses including StreetFax, PageBook, and Allegany Pellets.
Peter Thiel
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German-born American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and hedge fund manager.
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German-born American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and hedge fund manager.
Philip H. Iselin
Philip H. Iselin (September 1, 1902 - December 28, 1976) was a New York City women's apparel manufacturer who was a shareholder and President of the New York Jets football team and Chairman of M...
Philip H. Iselin (September 1, 1902 - December 28, 1976) was a New York City women's apparel manufacturer who was a shareholder and President of the New York Jets football team and Chairman of M...
Richard Holbrooke
Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 December 13, 2010) was an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker.
Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 December 13, 2010) was an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker.
Sigmund Sommer
Sigmund Sommer was a Brooklyn, New York building contractor, philanthropist, and racehorse owner of Sham, the horse that placed second to Secretariat in two legs of the 1973 U.S. Triple Crown s...
Sigmund Sommer was a Brooklyn, New York building contractor, philanthropist, and racehorse owner of Sham, the horse that placed second to Secretariat in two legs of the 1973 U.S. Triple Crown s...
Stanley Wagner (winemaker)
Stanley Arthur "Bill" Wagner (April 10, 1927 – June 26, 2010) was an American winemaker who, in the 1970s, became one of the earliest winemakers to establish a vineyard in the Seneca Lake ...
Stanley Arthur "Bill" Wagner (April 10, 1927 – June 26, 2010) was an American winemaker who, in the 1970s, became one of the earliest winemakers to establish a vineyard in the Seneca Lake ...
Steve Katz (politician)
Dr. Stephen M. "Steve" Katz (born August 11, 1953) is an American veterinarian, business owner and politician from Mohegan Lake, New York.
Dr. Stephen M. "Steve" Katz (born August 11, 1953) is an American veterinarian, business owner and politician from Mohegan Lake, New York.
Ted Nierenberg
Theodore David "Ted" Nierenberg (May 20, 1923 – July 31, 2009) was an American business executive and entrepreneur who created Dansk International Designs, a company that sells Scandinavia...
Theodore David "Ted" Nierenberg (May 20, 1923 – July 31, 2009) was an American business executive and entrepreneur who created Dansk International Designs, a company that sells Scandinavia...
Thomas D. Doubleday
Thomas D. Doubleday was an US bookstore owner and Civil War officer.
Thomas D. Doubleday was an US bookstore owner and Civil War officer.
Truman N. Burrill
Truman N. Burrill (1832–1896) was an official in the United States Department of the Treasury who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1883 to 1885.
Truman N. Burrill (1832–1896) was an official in the United States Department of the Treasury who was Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1883 to 1885.
Vincent Kosuga
Vincent Kosuga (January 17, 1915 – January 19, 2001) was an American onion farmer and commodity trader best known for manipulating the onion futures market.
Vincent Kosuga (January 17, 1915 – January 19, 2001) was an American onion farmer and commodity trader best known for manipulating the onion futures market.