Nicolas Berggruen
Founder at Berggruen Institute
Profile
Nicolas Berggruen (born 10 August 1961) is an investor and philanthropist. A dual American and German citizen, he is the founder and president of Berggruen Holdings, a private investment company and the Nicolas Berggruen Institute, a think tank that works on addressing governance issues. His father created the Museum Berggruen in Berlin. The press has sometimes referred to Berggruen as 'the homeless billionaire' because he lives in hotels and does not own a home.
Education and Business Career
Berggruen was born in Paris, the son of art collector Heinz Berggruen, of Austrian and Albanian descent. His maternal grandfather was Albanian-Austrian actor Aleksandër Moisiu and his maternal grandmother, Maria, was from Vienna. Berggruen attended the École Alsacienne in Paris and Le Rosey in Switzerland, before completing a baccalauréat as a candidate libre in 1978. That same year, at the age of 17, he worked as a trainee at London Merchant Securities, known today as LMS Capital Plc. Between 1983 and 1987, Berggruen was a Principal at Jacobson and Co.
In New York, he began building his fortune, based on a trust fund worth about $250,000, Today, the investments Berggruen oversees through Berggruen Holdings are highly diversified, including the Karstadt department store chain in Germany, the Keys Hotels in India, the IEC College chain of vocational schools in California, and assorted companies in energy, manufacturing, distribution, media and real estate. Through the institute, he has launched several government reform projects including the 21st Century Council which is focused on global governance challenges, the Council for the Future of Europe, to support work on European integration and the Think Long Committee for California a bi-partisan effort focused on reforming California's system of governance.
The 21st Century Council was formed in 2011 to address gaps in global governance. The group includes political leaders such as Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Felipe González, Gerhard Schröder, Gordon Brown, George Yeo, Pascal Lamy, and Zheng Bijian. The council also includes several Nobel laureates and leading thinkers such as Joseph Stiglitz, Michael Spence, Lawrence Summers, and Francis Fukuyama as well as business and technology leaders Eric Schmidt, Jack Dorsey, and Pierre Omidyar among many others.
The Council for the Future of Europe, was formed in 2011. In a statement released by the group in September 2011, the group advocated for a stronger, more integrated Europe suggesting that Europe's economic crisis can only be solved by a political solution. The group includes political leaders and thinkers such as Tony Blair, Gerhard Schröder, Felipe González, Jakob Kellenberger, Jean Pisani Ferry, Jacques Delors, Mario Monti and Robert Mundell.
His project in California, the Think Long Committee for California also includes members from politics, industry, labor from both Democrats and Republicans, such as George Schultz, Condoleezza Rice, Willie Brown, Gray Davis, Eric Schmidt, Eli Broad and Laura Tyson.
Berggruen is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Director on the Board of the Pacific Council on International Policy and a member of Foro Iberoamericano. He has in the past funded the campaigns of U.S. Democrats, including Senator Charles Schumer of New York and President Barack Obama.
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Nicolas Berggruen active positions
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Berggruen Holdings, Inc.
 Berggruen Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Berggruen Holdings, Inc. operates as an alternative investment manager. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 1983-12-31 |
| Berggruen Museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum Associates operates museums and organizes art exhibits. The company shares its collection through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Berggruen Institute
 Berggruen Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Berggruen Institute on Governance develops new ideas to shape political, economic, and social institutions. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen and Nathan Gardels in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Tate Museum London | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Foro Iberoamericano | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Nicolas Berggruen
| New York University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | Process Industries |
| PROMOTORA DE INFORMACIONES, S.A. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 25 |
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| Freedom Acquisition Holdings, Inc. | Finance |
Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp.
 Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Liberty Acquisition Holdings Corp. operated as a blank check company. The firm acquired operating businesses through a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, and reorganization or similar business combination. The company was headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Justice Holdings Ltd.
 Justice Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Justice Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with the strategy of acquiring a target business. The company's efforts in identifying a prospective target business are not limited to a particular industry or geographic region. The company was founded by William A. Ackman, Nicolas Berggruen and Martin E. Franklin on February 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. | Finance |
Berggruen Holdings, Inc.
Berggruen Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Berggruen Holdings, Inc. operates as an alternative investment manager. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Alpha Investment Management, Inc.
 Alpha Investment Management, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of SNBNY Holdings Ltd., Alpha Investment Management, Inc. is a hedge fund management company. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen. Alpha Investment Management was acquired by J. Safra Asset Management Corp. on July 31, 2004. | Miscellaneous |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Jacobson & Co., Inc.
 Jacobson & Co., Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Jacobson & Co., Inc. provides drywall and ceiling applications. It provides the services to residential and commercial customers. The company was founded on March 5, 1889 and is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
The Museum of Modern Art
 The Museum of Modern Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Museum of Modern Art exhibits modern and contemporary art. The organization was founded by Alfred H. Barr in 1929 and is located in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
Pacific Council on International Policy
 Pacific Council on International Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pacific Council on International Policy operates as a foreign affairs firm. The firm specializes International Affairs, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, National Security, International Economics, Government, Professional Networking, Events, Non Profit, International Policy and International Business, Analysis. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
GLG Partners, Inc.
 GLG Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GLG Partners, Inc. provides asset management services. Its services include investment products and account management, managing global investment funds and accounts. The company was founded by Pierre Philippe Alexandre Lagrange in 1995 and is headquartered in Wantagh, NY. | Finance |
| Berggruen Museum | |
Société Éditrice du Monde SA
 Société Éditrice du Monde SA Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Société Éditrice du Monde SA engages in publishing newspaper. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Consumer Services |
Asia Society
Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Commercial Services |
London Merchant Securities Ltd.
 London Merchant Securities Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Derwent London Plc, London Merchant Securities Ltd. is an investment holding private company. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1873. | Finance |
Nicolas Berggruen Berlin Three Properties GmbH & Co. KG
 Nicolas Berggruen Berlin Three Properties GmbH & Co. KG Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Affinity Private Foundation, Nicolas Berggruen Berlin Three Properties GmbH & Co. KG is a company that provides real estate brokerage services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Nicolas Berggruen, Samuel Czarny. | Finance |
Berggruen Institute
Berggruen Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Berggruen Institute on Governance develops new ideas to shape political, economic, and social institutions. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen and Nathan Gardels in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Foro Iberoamericano | |
The Brasilinvest Group
 The Brasilinvest Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brasilinvest Group provides real estate, financial, technology, infrastructure and energy services. It supports sustainable development and socially responsible iniatives through different not-for-profit organizations. technological development, green economy, human rights, legal integration, clean energies, growth economies, international trade & investment, education and poverty alleviation. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. | Commercial Services |
Alpha Investment Management, Inc. (Michigan)
 Alpha Investment Management, Inc. (Michigan) Investment ManagersFinance Alpha Investment Management, Inc. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Novi, MI. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen. | Finance |
| Tate Museum London | |
Africa Exchange Holdings Ltd.
 Africa Exchange Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Africa Exchange Holdings Ltd. develops commodity exchanges across Africa which provides farmers with access to global markets. The firm offers commodity exchanges and warehouse storage services. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen, Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer and Nicolas Berggruen in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
East Africa Exchange Ltd.
 East Africa Exchange Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance East Africa Exchange Ltd. engages in providing financial services. It offers collateral management, trade settlement, risk management, electronic warehouse receipt, commodity trading and warehouse services. The company was founded by Jendayi Frazer and is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. | Finance |
Museum Associates
Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum Associates operates museums and organizes art exhibits. The company shares its collection through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Berggruen Holdings (Private Equity)
 Berggruen Holdings (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Berggruen Holdings (Private Equity) (Berggruen Holdings) is a private equity subsidiary of Berggruen Holdings, Inc. founded by Nicolas Berggruen in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
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