John Overdeck
John Overdeck is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Two Sigma Investments, a technology-driven investment management firm based in New York City. He was honored by the Academy of Achievement in 2017 for being a pioneer in technology and investment management. Overdeck also serves as the President of Overdeck Family Foundation, a charitable organization he founded with his wife to celebrate the life-changing power of education. His philanthropy is focused on enhancing education to improve academic and socioemotional outcomes for children across the country.
John Overdeck Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Co-Chairman
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Managing Director
Academic History
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BS in Mathematics, with high distinction
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MS in Statistics
- Overdeck began his career at D.E. Shaw & Co, where he directed the firm’s Japanese equity and equity-linked investments and supervised the firm’s London investment management affiliate.
- He spent two years at Amazon, where he led customer relationship management, directed Amazon’s renowned personalization, community, and targeted marketing features and technology.
- He is a lifelong math enthusiast who won a silver medal for the United States in the 27th International Mathematics Olympiad.
- Chair of the National Museum of Mathematics
- Global Advisory Board of Khan Academy
- Director of the Robin Hood Foundation
- Director of the Institute for Advanced Study
- Board of Directors of the Hamilton Insurance Group