Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent
Born
Scott K. H. Bessent

1962 (age 61–62)
Conway, South Carolina, U.S.
EducationYale University (BA)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJohn Freeman
Children2

Scott K. H. Bessent (/ˈbɛsənt/; born 1962) is an American investor and hedge fund manager.[1][2] He is the founder of Key Square Group, a global macro investment firm.[3][4] In November 2024, after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, Reuters reported that Bessent was being considered for the position of Treasury Secretary by the incoming Trump administration.[5]

  1. ^ Saul, Derek. "What To Know About Scott Bessent: Potential Trump Treasury Pick Founded Key Square Hedge Fund". Forbes. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Zuckerman, Gregory (September 20, 2011). "Soros Puts New Man at Helm". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Foley, Stephen (August 4, 2015). "Scott Bessent quits Soros group to launch hedge fund". Financial Times. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Foley, Stephen; Johnson, Miles; Childs, Mary (January 5, 2016). "Former George Soros executive raises $4.5bn for new fund". Financial Times. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Holland, Steve; Ulmer, Alexandra; Delevingne, Lawrence (November 9, 2024). "Bessent, seen as a leading candidate for Treasury Secretary, meets with Trump, sources say". Reuters. Retrieved November 12, 2024.