Early Life and Education
Todd Boehly was born on September 20, 1973, in Bethesda, Maryland. He attended Landon School in Bethesda, graduating in 1991. He then earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from the College of William & Mary in 1996. He also studied at the London School of Economics.
Rise to Success
Boehly began his career at Credit Suisse First Boston, structuring collateralized loan obligations. In 1999, he joined J.H. Whitney & Company and later moved to Guggenheim Partners in 2001. At Guggenheim, he launched the credit investing business, which grew to $60 billion, and assumed responsibility for its asset management business. In 2015, Boehly founded Eldridge Industries, a private holding company, after acquiring assets from Guggenheim. Eldridge has grown to encompass various industries, including sports, media, and entertainment.
Key Business Strategies
Boehly's strategy involves building and growing businesses with experienced management teams. He has leveraged his experience in finance to make strategic investments in diverse sectors. A key aspect of his approach is generating capital from insurance and reinvesting it in a growing sports and entertainment empire. He is known for his involvement in high-profile sports acquisitions, such as Chelsea FC.
Philanthropy
Todd Boehly and his wife, Katie, are actively involved in philanthropy. They founded the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance at the College of William & Mary. They also support epilepsy research through FACES (Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures), the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and other charitable causes.