Wilbur Ross Jr.
Wilbur Ross is the 39th United States Secretary of Commerce. He is the principal voice in ensuring that U.S. entrepreneurs and businesses have the tools they need to create jobs and economic opportunity. He has over 55 years of investment banking and private equity experience. He has restructured over $400 billion of assets during his career. Secretary Ross was named by Bloomberg Markets as one of the 50 most influential people in global finance.
Wilbur Ross Jr. Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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United States Secretary of Commerce
Academic History
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MBA
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Bachelor of Arts
- Ross has been Chairman or Lead Director of more than 100 companies operating in more than 20 different countries.
- He was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the board of the U.S.-Russia Investment Fund.
- He previously served as a privatization adviser to New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
- President Kim Dae-Jung awarded Secretary Ross a medal for helping South Korea during its financial crisis.
- In November 2014, the Emperor of Japan awarded him the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.
- He was an Advisory Board Member of Yale University School of Management.
- He is the only person elected to both the Private Equity Hall of Fame and the Turnaround Management Hall of Fame.