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Bill Ackman

Bill Ackman

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Overview

Current roleHedge fund manager

Political ideologyCentrist Independent

Age60 years old (May 11, 1966)

GenderMale

LocationNew York

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BackgroundHedge fund manager

EducationHarvard College — B.A., magna cum laude

Notable personal detailsWilliam Albert Ackman is an American hedge fund manager and the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management. He previously co-founded and co-managed Gotham Partners Management Co., LLC. He earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports tax cuts and business-friendly economic policy. Describes recent tax changes as creating large tax refunds and strong incentives for investment, and characterizes the administration’s posture as highly pro-business with deregulation expected to drive the economy.

Climate & Energy

Bill Ackman has criticized Green New Deal-style policies and argued that they raise electricity costs by constraining natural gas and nuclear power. He has also said market forces should drive the energy transition, while supporting government nudges rather than aggressive mandates.

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