Home: Harrison, NJ. Age: 46. Birthplace: New York, NY. Profession: Management consulting. Organization: Deloitte. Title: Senior Consultant. Alma mater: Columbia University; Fordham University.
Latest accomplishment: Leading a project on artificial intelligence governance. Hobbies: Golf, tennis, and skiing. Recent travel or adventure: Italy. Last book read: Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., by Ron Chernow.
How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual trust, clear communication, and shared goals, fostering long-term collaboration. What is your greatest joy? Watching my two children grow. What is your guilty pleasure? Sourdough pretzels. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Private equity founders. How do you relieve stress? Take a nice long walk or have a power nap. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Somewhere with a deserted beach or pristine mountain view.
What book have you repeatedly read? The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The original Oliver Stone version of Wall Street. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A photo of a building in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Comparison is the thief of joy. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Cloud computing. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Wall Street Journal. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The events of September 11, 2001.
What widely held belief do you reject?
Money is the root of all evil.
What mega-trend most excites you? Advancement of artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? The widening wealth gap.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Robert Downey, Jr. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandparents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An entrepreneur. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Photos of my children. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my two children, wherever they like and doing whatever they want. What advice would you give your younger self? Embrace failure as a learning opportunity, stay curious, and never stop pursuing your passions.
Personal motto: Success is not final, failure is not fatal. Favorite quote: "What's worth doing is worth doing for money" (Gordon Gekko). Desired epitaph: A devoted believer in God and champion of ethical capitalism.
