Early Life
Michael Hintze was born in Harbin, China, on July 27, 1953. His parents were Russian émigrés who fled to China after the Bolshevik Revolution. Due to the communist takeover in China, the family later moved to Sydney, Australia. Hintze was raised in Sydney, where he attended St Leo's College, Wahroonga.
Rise to Success
Hintze's career began in finance in 1982 at Salomon Brothers in New York as a fixed income trader. He then moved to London and held senior roles at Credit Suisse First Boston and Goldman Sachs. In 1999, he founded CQS, a global asset management firm. He served in the Australian Army for three years, rising to the rank of captain.
Key Business Strategies
Hintze is known for his expertise in credit markets and his ability to develop and implement innovative investment strategies, including convertible bond arbitrage. His focus on fundamental analysis and active investment management has been central to CQS's success.
Philanthropy
Hintze, through the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation, has supported over 200 charities. His philanthropic efforts span the arts, health, education, and support for the armed services. Notable donations include the restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican and significant contributions to the Natural History Museum in London.