| Who is it? | Chief Executive Officer, First Manhattan Co. |
| Birth Day | April 26, 1926 |
| Birth Place | Rye, New York, United States |
| Age | 97 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Residence | Rye, New York |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Columbia University, Harvard University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman, Investor |
| Known for | Early investor in Berkshire Hathaway |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Levy |
| Children | Robert, William, Alice |
David Gottesman is recognized as the Chief Executive Officer of First Manhattan Co., a prominent investment firm based in the United States. His remarkable success in the field of finance has led to an impressive net worth of approximately $3 billion, as per the estimated figures for 2024. Gottesman's astute business acumen and strategic decision-making have enabled him to navigate the intricacies of the financial industry and achieve great prosperity. With his notable position and wealth, he continues to make a significant impact in the world of finance and investment.
Gottesman founded the investment advisory firm First Manhattan Co. in 1964. He began a friendship with Warren Buffett in 1962. He was an early investor in Berkshire Hathaway and today owns 16,100 shares (class A), worth $3.5 billion in 2015. He joined the Berkshire Hathaway board of Directors in 2003. In 2008, Gottesman donated $25 million to the Yeshiva University Medical School. This gift was used to form the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, which operates as a stem cell research center.
