Personal Information

Full Name: Kenneth Cordele Griffin

Nickname: Ken Griffin

Country/State: United States

Date of Birth: 1968-10-15

Languages Known: English

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Christianity

Hobbies: Art collecting, philanthropy, real estate investments, education funding

Education

School: Boca Raton Community High School, Florida

College: Boca Raton Community High School, Florida

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Harvard University, 1989)

Physical Stats

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Donald Griffin (building supplies executive) Mother: Catherine Griffin

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Former wife: Anne Dias-Griffin (divorced 2015)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Hedge Fund Manager, Investor, Philanthropist

Skills:

Net Worth: Approx USD 35–38 Billion (Forbes 2025 estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Founder of one of the world’s most profitable hedge funds, Citadel LLC Listed regularly among Forbes’ wealthiest Americans Recognized as one of the largest individual donors to education and cultural institutions in the U.S. Established multi-billion-dollar contributions to Harvard University, Chicago’s Art Institute, and STEM programs nationwide

Biography Details

Kenneth Cordele Griffin is an American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist. Born October 15, 1968, in Daytona Beach, Florida, he began trading from his Harvard dorm room using a satellite dish to track markets. In 1990, he founded Citadel LLC, which grew into one of the world’s largest and most successful hedge funds, managing tens of billions of dollars. Griffin later expanded into electronic trading with Citadel Securities, a leading market maker in global financial markets.
Beyond finance, Griffin is a major philanthropist, contributing billions to education, medical research, and cultural institutions. His disciplined approach to risk management and innovation has made him a central figure in modern finance.

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