Raymond G. Perelman

Raymond G. Perelman
Residence United States
Nationality American
Alma mater Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Occupation Investor and Businessman
Title Founder, Chairman and CEO, RGP Holdings

Raymond G. Perelman is the billionaire Founder, Chairman and CEO of the RGP Holdings. He is the father of Ronald O. Perelman and Jeffrey E. Perelman. He is known for his philanthropy and charitable giving, as well as his close ties with the city of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

Education

Raymond Perelman studied business and finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.[1] He graduated from Wharton in 1940, and began his career in investing and philanthropy.

Career

Raymond Perelman, through RGP Holdings, owns significant interests in financial, manufacturing and mining companies. He is also a Trustee of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman Education Foundation.

Raymond Perelman has been the Chairman and CEO of Belmont Holdings Corporation since 1994. He has also served as President and CEO of Champion Parts, as well as the Chairman of Grefco Minerals and additional companies.[2]

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Raymond and Ruth Perelman have donated hundreds of millions to various organizations, with the University of Pennsylvania being the largest benefactor. In 2011 alone, they donated over $227 million, with $225 million going to the University of Pennsylvania.[3]

Personal

Raymond Perelman has been in legal disputes with his son, Jeffrey Perelman.[4][5]


References

  1. "About the Perelmans". University of Pennsylvania. September 14, 2008.
  2. "Executive Profile: Raymond G. Perelman". Bloomberg Businessweek. October 21, 2013.
  3. "Philanthropy: Raymond G. and Ruth C. Perelman". The Chronicle of Philanthropy. February 6, 2012.
  4. "Perelmans at War". Philadelphia Magazine. February 23, 2010.
  5. "Perelman Family Conflict Grows as Son Sues Father, Brother". Philly.com. November 4, 2010.


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