Howard Lutnick | |
|---|---|
| Born | Howard William Lutnick July 14, 1961 Jericho, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Haverford College (BA) |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse |
Allison Lambert (m. 1994) |
| Children | 4 |
Howard William Lutnick (born July 14, 1961[1]) is an American billionaire businessman, who succeeded Bernard Gerald Cantor as the head of Cantor Fitzgerald. Lutnick is the chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners. After losing 658 employees, including his brother, in the September 11 attacks, Lutnick survived the collapse of towers on the ground, and has become known for his charity efforts through the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, which helps to aid families of the attacks and natural disasters.
As of September 2018, Lutnick owns 60% of Cantor Fitzgerald, with a net worth of "at least $1.5 billion".[2]