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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Company Overview of ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P.: Jeffrey Williams Ubben". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  2. "Ones to Watch: Jeff Urban". forbes. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Farell, Rachel. "Alumni Profiles: Jeff Ubben ’87". Kellogg School of Management. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Board of Directors". About Willis. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  5. 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.
  6. Lang, Brent (September 29, 2015). "21st Century Fox Taps Investor Jeffrey Ubben to Join Board". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  7. Barnes, Brooks (August 20, 2015). "Jeffrey Ubben Buys Minority Stake in United Talent Agency". The New York Times. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  8. "Company Overview of ValueAct Capital Partners, L.P.: Jeffrey Williams Ubben". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  9. "Trustees". Northwestern University. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  10. "Board of Trustees". American Conservatory Theater. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
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