Bill Ackman
1966 – ? American investor, hedge fund manager
Founder of the activist fund Pershing Square.
- Religion
- Jewish.
- Affiliations
- Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management; a prominent activist investor and public commentator.
William Albert Ackman runs the activist hedge fund Pershing Square, known for big concentrated bets. His long campaign shorting Herbalife led to a televised feud with Carl Icahn. He has become an outspoken voice on politics and social issues.
Connections
- rival of Carl Icahn — Clashed publicly over the Herbalife short bet.
- rival of Carl Icahn — Feuded publicly over the Herbalife short bet.