Birthdate: September 14, 1929
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Scarsdale, New York, United States
Died: March 9, 2016
John Halle Gutfreund was a leading American banker, businessman, and investor recognized for his tenure as the CEO of Salomon Brothers Inc. He skillfully guided the firm’s transition from a private partnership to a publicly traded corporation, establishing a model for other investment firms on Wall Street. Gutfreund’s astute leadership and strategic choices elevated Salomon Brothers to prominence during the 1980s. His significant impact on the financial industry led to him being dubbed the “King of Wall Street” by Business Week in 1985.
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