David B. Heller (born 1968) is an American businessman, former Goldman Sachs executive, and minority owner in the Philadelphia Sixers.[1]
David Heller | |
|---|---|
| Born | David B. Heller 1968 (age 55–56) |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography edit
In 1989, Heller received a B.A. from Harvard University with a concentration in American history.[2] After school, he joined Goldman Sachs as a trader in Equity Derivatives.[1] In 1993, he moved to Tokyo to become head of Volatility Trading and the co-head of Equities in Japan.[1] In 1999, he transferred to London as head of Global Trading for Equity Derivatives.[1] In 2006, he returned to New York City as global head of Equities Trading.[1] Heller was named global co-head of the Securities Division in 2008 and senior director of Goldman Sachs in 2012.[1]
Heller was a member of an investment group led by Josh Harris that purchased the Philadelphia 76ers for $280M in 2011.[3][4][5][6] Other members of the investment group were Art Wrubel, Jason Levien, Adam Aron, Martin Geller, James Lassiter, Marc Leder, Michael Rubin, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Erick Thohir.[7][8] Heller serves on the boards of Acumen Fund and the New Museum of Contemporary Art.[1]
Personal life edit
Heller lives in New York with his wife and three children.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g New York Times: "2 Securities Heads Are Latest to Leave Goldman" by Susanne Craig January 11, 2012
- ^ Third Way: "David Heller - Vice Chairman" retrieved August 19, 2017
- ^ Philadelphia Inquirer: "Those who know him say Joshua Harris, soon-to-be Sixers owner, lives for competition and success" By Kate Fagan August 02, 2011
- ^ ESPN: "Group led by Joshua Harris completes purchase of Sixers" Archived 2013-10-18 at the Wayback Machine October 18, 2011
- ^ "Sale of 76ers to Joshua Harris finished". ESPN.com. July 13, 2011. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "76ers officially sold to new owners". ABC13. October 18, 2011. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Fagan, Kate (August 2, 2011). "Those who know him say Joshua Harris, soon-to-be Sixers owner, lives for competition and success". Inquirer.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ "Group led by Joshua Harris completes purchase of Sixers - 10/18/2011". NBA.com. October 18, 2011. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Acumen Board of Directors: "David B. Heller (Lead Director) - Trustee, the New Museum of Contemporary Art & Third Way" retrieved August 19, 2017