Bill Ackman
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| Born | William Albert Ackman May 11, 1966 Chappaqua, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, MBA) |
| Occupation | Hedge fund manager |
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| Children | 4 |
| Father | Lawrence D. Ackman |
| Website | pershingsquarecapital.com |
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William Albert Ackman (born May 11, 1966) is an American billionaire hedge fund manager who is the founder and chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund management company. His investment approach has made him an activist investor. As of May 2025, Ackman's net worth was estimated at $9.1 billion by Forbes.
Ackman is a prolific philanthropist and signatory of The Giving Pledge, committing to give away at least 50% of his wealth by the end of his life to charitable causes.
A longtime donor to Democratic candidates and organizations, Ackman endorsed Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential election. Ackman has expressed public support for Israel's actions in the Gaza war and has demanded the publication of the names of Harvard students involved in signing a letter condemning statements from Israeli officials.