Arthur Samberg | |
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| Born | Arthur Jay Samberg February 6, 1941 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2020 (aged 79) |
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO, president and chairman of Pequot Capital Management |
Arthur Jay Samberg (February 6, 1941 – July 14, 2020) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He founded Pequot Capital Management and served as the chief executive officer, president and chairman of the company. Samberg's flagship Pequot fund, started in 1986, netted 17.8 percent over the life of the fund. After the fund closed, he managed his family office through Hawkes Financial. He was also a significant contributor to several hospitals and universities, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital and his alma maters Columbia Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.