Bill Ackman
Keynote Speaker: Activist, Investor and Hedge-Fund Manager
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Bill Ackman Biography
Bill Ackman is a notable figure in finance, renowned as the CEO and portfolio manager of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund which he founded.
Ackman's journey into finance began with the co-founding of Gotham Partners Management Co. in 1992, an investment firm specializing in deep value investing. Despite initial success, the firm dissolved in 2003 amidst regulatory scrutiny. Undeterred, Ackman went on to establish Pershing Square the following year where he adopted an activist investment approach, taking substantial stakes in companies and actively engaging with management to drive strategic changes aimed at enhancing shareholder value. His investment style emphasizes rigorous research, conviction, and a willingness to take contrarian positions.
Throughout his career, Ackman has been involved in several high-profile activist campaigns, often attracting attention for his bold and sometimes controversial strategies. His activism has targeted companies across various industries, including retail, real estate, and pharmaceuticals. In 2023, he made headlines as an outspoken critic of student-led protests against Israel, and publicly pressured Harvard University to oust president Claudine Gay amid accusations of plagiarism and antisemitism until she resigned.
Ackman is Chairman of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. and a member of the board of Universal Music Group N.V. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Investor Advisory Committee on Financial Markets for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and a member of the Board of Dean’s Advisors of the Harvard Business School. He is co-trustee of The Pershing Square Foundation, a family foundation, that supports exceptional leaders and innovative organizations tackling important social issues and delivering scalable and sustainable impact across the globe. A signatory of The Giving Pledge, he has committed himself to giving away at least fifty percent of his wealth by the end of his life to charitable causes.
Ackman began his career working for his father in real estate. He received his undergraduate degree in history from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Bill Ackman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Neuroscience, Business and Business Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Bill Ackman generally travels from East Hampton, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Dalio, Peter Thiel and Ken Griffin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Ackman for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Bill Ackman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bill Ackman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bill Ackman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bill Ackman speak about?
Bill Ackman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neuroscience, Business, Business Leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Economy, Finance and TED. -
Where does Bill Ackman travel from?
Bill Ackman generally travels from East Hampton, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bill Ackman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bill Ackman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Ackman for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bill Ackman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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