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'''John L. Furth''' |
'''John L. Furth''' is a [[Chartered Financial Analyst|Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)]] and leading businessman in the financial investment sector, having held board positions as chairman, vice chairman, director and trustee for notable international investment firms as well as universities, such as Barnard College where he served as trustee,<ref name=CDS>{{cite web|url=http://spectatorarchive.library.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/columbia?a=d&d=cs19990831-01.2.15|title=The Board of Trustees of Barnard College|publisher=Columbia University Libraries|volume=CXXIII | issue=77 | date=August 31, 1999|accessdate=July 6, 2016}}</ref> now emeritus.<ref name=PBC>{{cite web|url=https://www.peterbcannell.com/947257.htm | title=John L. Furth | publisher=Peter B. Cannell & Co., Inc. | work=Our People | accessdate=July 6, 2016}}</ref> He also serves on the Development Board for [[Yale University]] as well as on the Yale Tomorrow Executive Committee for their Capital Fund Campaign.<ref name=SI>{{cite web|url=http://library.si.edu/donate/spotlight-on-donors|title=Spotlight on Donars|publisher=Smithsonian Libraries|accessdate=July 6, 2016}}</ref> In January 2014, he joined Peter B. Cannell & Co., Inc. in [[New York City|New York City]] where holds the position of vice chairman. His financial career began with Burnham and Co. for which he became a partner in 1962. He joined [[Warburg Pincus|E.M. Warburg Pincus & Co.]] (1970—1999) and held various positions, including board chairman, vice chairman, director, and trustee of funds.<ref name=SEC>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/927947/0000899140-96-000009.txt | title=Warburg Pincus Funds Prospectus | publisher=Security and Exchange Commission|date=December 29, 1995|accessdate=July 5, 2015}}</ref> He also chaired affiliated companies, and was a founder of Warburg Pincus Counsellors and Warburg Pincus Asset Management. He co-authored a book with Winthrop Knowlton titled "Shaking the Money Tree (1972)".<ref name=Malik>{{cite web|url=http://www.drvijaymalik.com/2015/02/shaking-money-tree-1972-15-timeless.html|title=Shaking the Money Tree (1972)—15 Timeless Investing Lessons that Still Hold True | publisher=Vijay Malik|date=February 7, 2015|accessdate=July 4, 2016}}</ref> He is a Yale University alumni having graduated in 1952 with a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] in English literature. |
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In December 2014, Furth and his wife Hope provided [[Yale School of Medicine]] with a $3 million endowment which created the John and Hope Furth Professorship of Psychiatric Neuroscience. [[Hilary Blumberg]] was named the inaugural Furth Professor.<ref name=YaleMed>{{cite web|url=http://www.medicineatyale.org/jun2015/features/coverstories/220839/ | title=A Cause Close To Home Inspires A Gift With Universal Reach | publisher=Yale School of Medicine | date=June 2015 | volume=11 | issue=1 | accessdate=July 4, 2016}}</ref> |
In December 2014, Furth and his wife Hope provided [[Yale School of Medicine]] with a $3 million endowment which created the John and Hope Furth Professorship of Psychiatric Neuroscience. [[Hilary Blumberg]] was named the inaugural Furth Professor.<ref name=YaleMed>{{cite web|url=http://www.medicineatyale.org/jun2015/features/coverstories/220839/ | title=A Cause Close To Home Inspires A Gift With Universal Reach | publisher=Yale School of Medicine | date=June 2015 | volume=11 | issue=1 | accessdate=July 4, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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John Furth graduated from Yale University in 1952 with a B.A. in English literature.<ref name=PBC |
John Furth graduated from Yale University in 1952 with a B.A. in English literature.<ref name=PBC/> He was an officer in the US Army, having served from 1952—1954 during the [[Korean War]], and was a recipient of a Bronze Star.<ref name=YaleMed/><ref name=GrandStreet>{{cite web|url=http://www.grandsettlement.org/honorees/john-furth|title=John L. Furth|publisher=Grand St. Settlement|date=June 13, 2016|accessdate=July 4, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Books== |
==Books== |
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Revision as of 15:45, 6 July 2016
John L. Furth is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and leading businessman in the financial investment sector, having held board positions as chairman, vice chairman, director and trustee for notable international investment firms as well as universities, such as Barnard College where he served as trustee,[1] now emeritus.[2] He also serves on the Development Board for Yale University as well as on the Yale Tomorrow Executive Committee for their Capital Fund Campaign.[3] In January 2014, he joined Peter B. Cannell & Co., Inc. in New York City where holds the position of vice chairman. His financial career began with Burnham and Co. for which he became a partner in 1962. He joined E.M. Warburg Pincus & Co. (1970—1999) and held various positions, including board chairman, vice chairman, director, and trustee of funds.[4] He also chaired affiliated companies, and was a founder of Warburg Pincus Counsellors and Warburg Pincus Asset Management. He co-authored a book with Winthrop Knowlton titled "Shaking the Money Tree (1972)".[5] He is a Yale University alumni having graduated in 1952 with a B.A. in English literature.
In December 2014, Furth and his wife Hope provided Yale School of Medicine with a $3 million endowment which created the John and Hope Furth Professorship of Psychiatric Neuroscience. Hilary Blumberg was named the inaugural Furth Professor.[6]
Early life
John Furth graduated from Yale University in 1952 with a B.A. in English literature.[2] He was an officer in the US Army, having served from 1952—1954 during the Korean War, and was a recipient of a Bronze Star.[6][7]
Books
- Knowlton, [by] Winthrop; Furth, John L. (1972). Shaking the money tree; how to find new growth opportunities in common stocks ([1st ed.] ed.). New York: Harper & Row. ISBN 9780060124410.
References
- ^ "The Board of Trustees of Barnard College". Columbia University Libraries. August 31, 1999. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "John L. Furth". Our People. Peter B. Cannell & Co., Inc. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Spotlight on Donars". Smithsonian Libraries. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Warburg Pincus Funds Prospectus". Security and Exchange Commission. December 29, 1995. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- ^ "Shaking the Money Tree (1972)—15 Timeless Investing Lessons that Still Hold True". Vijay Malik. February 7, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "A Cause Close To Home Inspires A Gift With Universal Reach". Yale School of Medicine. June 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "John L. Furth". Grand St. Settlement. June 13, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2016.