Early Life
Ramzi Musallam was born in Amman, Jordan, in 1968. His family moved frequently during his formative years, living in emerging markets such as Saudi Arabia and Tanzania, due to his father's work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This diverse cultural exposure instilled in him a sense of resilience and adaptability.
Rise to Success
Musallam's career began on Wall Street as an investment banker at JPMorgan in 1990. Two years later, he transitioned to private equity at Berkshire Partners. He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and worked at Jay Pritzker's family office. In 1997, he joined Veritas Capital as a founding member of its first institutional fund. Musallam became the CEO of Veritas in 2012.
Key Business Strategies
Musallam focuses on technology companies operating in sectors dominated by the U.S. federal government, including defense, healthcare, and education. His strategy involves understanding government needs and regulatory environments. Under his leadership, Veritas has grown its assets under management from $2 billion to $54 billion through strategic acquisitions and a focus on heavily regulated industries.
Philanthropy
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