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John Paulson

Born: c. 1956
Birthplace: Queens, NY

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Billionaire hedge fund manager

Betting against the sub-prime lending market, Paulson's funds made $15B in 2007, earning some $2.5B for him personally. His funds' assets under management totalled $28B at the start of 2008.

Wife: (m.)

    University: BS Finance, New York University
    University: MBA, Harvard Business School

    Paulson & Co., Inc. President (1994-)
    Odyssey Partners
    Gruss & Co.
    Bear Stearns Investment banker, M&A
    Center for Responsible Lending $15M donation (2007)



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