Jeffrey W. Ubben
| Jeffrey W. Ubben | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jeffrey Williams Ubben 1961/1962 (age 53–54)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Duke University Kellogg School of Management |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$400 million (2013)[2] |
Jeffrey Williams Ubben (born 1961/1962) is an American businessman. He is the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of ValueAct Capital, a hedge fund based in San Francisco, California.
Early life
Jeffrey W. Ubben graduated from Duke University.[1] He received a master of business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 1987.[1][3]
Business career
Ubben managed the Fidelity Value Fund at Fidelity Investments for eight years.[4] He served as the Managing Partner of Blum Capital from 1995 to 2000.[1]
Ubben is the co-founder of ValueAct Capital, a hedge fund based in San Francisco, California, in 2000.[1][3] He serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer.[1][3]
Ubben formerly served on the Boards of Directors of Acxiom, Gartner, Misys, Omnicare, and the Sara Lee Corporation.[4] He serves on the Board of Directors of the Willis Group.[4] In September 2015, he was nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of 21st Century Fox.[5][6]
In August 2015, Ubben acquired a minority stake in the United Talent Agency.[7]
Philanthropy
Ubben serves as the Chair of the national Board of Directors of the Posse Foundation.[8] He serves on the Boards of Trustees of Northwestern University and the American Conservatory Theater.[9][10]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Company Overview of ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P.: Jeffrey Williams Ubben". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Ones to Watch: Jeff Urban". forbes. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 Farell, Rachel. "Alumni Profiles: Jeff Ubben ’87". Kellogg School of Management. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Board of Directors". About Willis. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ Hagey, Keach; Benoit, David (September 29, 2015). "Fox Nominates ValueAct CEO Jeffrey Ubben to Board: Ubben says Netflix’s industry impact is catalyst for ‘fundamental change in strategy’". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (September 29, 2015). "21st Century Fox Taps Investor Jeffrey Ubben to Join Board". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Barnes, Brooks (August 20, 2015). "Jeffrey Ubben Buys Minority Stake in United Talent Agency". The New York Times. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Company Overview of ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P.: Jeffrey Williams Ubben". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Trustees". Northwestern University. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Board of Trustees". American Conservatory Theater. Retrieved October 26, 2015.