Peter G. Peterson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Peter G. Peterson

American businessman, investment banker, philanthropist, and author

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1926

Place of Birth: Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 20-Mar-2018

Profession: writer, politician, entrepreneur, banker

Nationality: United States, Greece

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Peter G. Peterson

  • Peter George Peterson (June 5, 1926 – March 20, 2018) was an American investment banker who served as United States Secretary of Commerce from February 29, 1972, to February 1, 1973, under the Richard Nixon administration.
  • Before serving as Secretary of Commerce, Peterson was chairman and CEO of Bell & Howell from 1963 to 1971.
  • From 1973 to 1984 he was chairman and CEO of Lehman Brothers.
  • In 1985 he co-founded the private equity firm The Blackstone Group, and served as chairman.
  • Peterson was chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations until retiring in 2007, after being named chairman emeritus.
  • In 2008, Peterson was ranked 149th on the "Forbes 400 Richest Americans" with a net worth of $2.8 billion.
  • He was also known as founder and principal funder of The Peter G.
  • Peterson Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting fiscal sustainability.

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