Lee Cooperman
Lee Cooperman is a Wall Street legend and a highly respected figure in the investment world, known for his acumen, philanthropy, and candid commentary on the markets and economics. Cooperman spent 25 years with Goldman Sachs, where he was a Partner and served as Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Chief Investment Officer of the firm’s equity product line including managing the GS Capital Growth Fund. After retiring from Goldman, he launched an investment management business, Omega Advisors, which he ran for 27 years before converting it to a family office at the end of 2018. Today, Cooperman serves as Chairman and CEO of Omega Family Office, where he oversees in excess of $10 billion in assets at its peak. He is the recipient of myriad awards recognizing his professional accomplishments and commitment to philanthropy. He has also served in leadership and board roles for several distinguished institutions.
Lee Cooperman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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General Partner
Academic History
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Master of Business Administration
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Bachelor's Degree
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Board of Trustees, CSIS
Board Chairman, Green Spaces
Chairman Emeritus, Saint Barnabas Development Foundation
Emeritus Member of the Board, Columbia Business School
Investment Committee Member, New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Lee spent 22 years in the Investment Research Department as Partner-in-charge, Co-Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee and Chairman of the Stock Selection Committee.
His tenure at Goldman Sachs was marked by significant achievements, including his role in expanding the firm's institutional investment management services.
He was voted the number one portfolio strategist in the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team survey for nine consecutive years.
RECOGNITIONS
Herbert H. Lehman Award
2014 Bloomberg Markets' 50 Most Influential
2014 Columbia Business School's Distinguished Leadership in Business Award
2013 Alpha Magazine’s Hedge Fund Hall of Fame
2009 Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark Award for Caring
2009 UJA-Federation of New York’s Lifetime Achievement Award
2006 Seton Hall Humanitarian of the Year Award
2003 American Jewish Committee Humanitarian Award