Ed Lampert

Ed Lampert is a major U.S. investor and is the founder and chairmen of ESL Investments. Lampert is also the chairmen of the board for Sears Holdings Corporation. He resides in Greenwich, Connecticut and has three children.

Fast Facts

1. Born: July 19, 1962
2. Birthplace: Roslyn, New York]
3. Company: ESL Investments
4. Alma-mater: Yale University (summa cum laude)
5. Member of the Skull and Bones society while at Yale
6. Net Worth (2007): $3.5 billion
7. Occupation(s):
   1. CEO: ESL Investments
   2. Chairman: Sears Holdings Corporation
8. Residence: Greenwich, Connecticut

Key Dates

1. 1984: Graduate summa cum laude from Yale University
2. 1985-1988: Worked for Goldman Sachs under Robert Rubin
3. 1988: Founded ESL Investments

Professional Profile

Lampert began his professional career working as an intern for Goldman Sachs, before working directly under Robert Rubin for four years. Lampert left Goldman Sachs in 1988, going against Rubin's advice for him to stay. He used a $28 million investment from Richard Rainwater to start ESL Investments, and has produced annual returns of 30% since its founding.

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