Donald Zilkha
| Donald Zilkha | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Donald Elias Zilkha 1950/1951 (age 65–66)[1] New York City, US |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Occupation | financier |
| Spouse(s) | Valerie Kleinprintz (divorced) |
| Parent(s) |
Ezra Zilkha Cecile Iny |
| Relatives | Khedouri Zilkha (grandfather) |
Donald Elias Zilkha (born 1950/1951) is an American financier, the co-founder and managing partner of Sciens Venture Partners.
Early life
Donald Zilkha is the son of Ezra Zilkha. He received a bachelor's degree in economics, philosophy and history from Wesleyan University in 1973.[1]
Career
In 1994, he bought 85% of Colt's Manufacturing Company, the American firearms manufacturer, for $27 million, and became the company's chairman.[2][3]
Zilkha is the co-founder and managing partner of Sciens Venture Partners.[1]
Personal life
He was married to Valerie, but they had divorced by 2003.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Executive Profile Donald E. Zilkha". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ↑ Barrett, Paul M. (May 29, 2014). "Why Colt Can't Shoot Straight". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ↑ Carol X. Vinzant (31 March 2015). Lawyers, Guns, and Money: One Man's Battle with the Gun Industry. St. Martin's Press. p. 116. ISBN 978-1-4668-9289-7. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ↑ Johnson, Richard (3 March 2003). "BIG BUCKS FROM SMOKING GUNS". Yahoo. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
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