Personal Information

Full Name: William Albert Ackman

Nickname: Bill Ackman

Country/State: United States

Date of Birth: 1966-05-11

Languages Known: English

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Jewish

Hobbies: Reading, philanthropy, investing, real estate, and social impact investing

Education

School: The Collegiate School (New York)

College: The Collegiate School (New York)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in History (Harvard College) Master of Business Administration (Harvard Business School)

Physical Stats

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Lawrence Ackman (real estate developer) Mother: Ronnie I. Ackman (psychotherapist)

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Neri Oxman (married in 2019)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Hedge Fund Manager, Investor, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management

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Net Worth: Approx USD 2 Billion (2025 Forbes estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, a global investment firm with billions in assets Known for large-scale activist investments in companies like Target, McDonald’s, and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Played a significant role in corporate governance reforms in major companies Active in philanthropy, focusing on education, social impact, and urban renewal projects

Biography Details

William Ackman is an American billionaire investor and founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund known for its activist investing strategy. Born on May 11, 1966, in New York City, Ackman graduated from Harvard College with a degree in history and later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. In 2004, he founded Pershing Square, which quickly gained attention for its high-profile investments and involvement in shareholder activism.
Ackman is known for his bold and often controversial investment decisions. He has taken large stakes in companies and pushed for significant corporate changes, sometimes challenging management and pushing for shareholder value. He has been involved in several high-profile investments, including his infamous short position in Herbalife, which led to a lengthy battle with Carl Icahn. Despite setbacks, Ackman remains a prominent figure in the hedge fund industry, with a reputation for taking on big risks and advocating for reform in companies he invests in.
Ackman is also committed to philanthropy, contributing to causes related to education and urban renewal. He married architect and professor Neri Oxman in 2019.

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