Howard Lutnick Age, Wiki and Bio

Howard Lutnick

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/07/1961
Age63 years
BirthplaceJericho, New York, U.S.

Bio/Wiki

Full NameHoward William Lutnick
Zodiac SignCancer
Political AffiliationRepublican Party

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (182 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityHaverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania
DegreeB.A. (Economics)
Graduation Year1983

Personal Life

ReligionJudaism
HometownNew York, U.S.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date10/12/1994

Family

FatherSolomon Lutnick (deceased)
MotherJane Lutnick (deceased)
SiblingsYounger Brother: Gary Lutnick (deceased), Elder Sister: Edie Lutnick
SpouseAllison Lambert
Children3 Sons: Brandon Lutnick, Ryan Lutnick, Kyle Lutnick; 1 Daughter: Casey Lutnick

Career

Political JourneyNominated for United States Secretary of Commerce in 2024
Business Roles
  • Vice Chairman of Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
  • Board of Trustees member at Horace Mann School
  • Board of Directors member at National September 11 Memorial and Museum
  • Co-chair on Board of Managers at Haverford College
  • Vice Chairman at Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
  • Trustee of Solomon Guggenheim Museum Foundation
  • Board of Directors member at Partnership for New York City
Awards
  • NYJTL Leadership Award (2011)
  • Ranked #5 in NJBIZ's 'Power 50 Real Estate' (2012)
  • Worldwide Orphans Foundation Honoree (2012)
  • Ranked #18 in Commercial Observer's 'Annual Power 100' (2012)
  • Ranked #4 in Commercial Observer's Most Important People in Commercial Real Estate Finance (2013)
  • FDNY Foundation Humanitarian Award (2013)
  • Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Company Background
  • Joined Cantor Fitzgerald in 1983
  • Became President and CEO in 1991 and subsequently Chairman in 1996
  • Instrumental in establishing eSpeed electronic trading platform
September 11 Attacks Impact
  • Lost 658 employees at Cantor Fitzgerald, including his brother Gary
  • Survived by taking cover under a car during the South Tower's collapse
  • Established the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund to support families of employees who died in the attacks
  • Donated $1 million to initiate the relief fund

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lutnick experienced significant family loss at an early age, becoming an orphan after the deaths of both parents.
He was offered a full scholarship at Haverford College after his father's death.
Howard Lutnick's close relationship with Bernard Cantor greatly impacted his career.
He announced a compensation package for the families of deceased employees post-9/11.
Has hosted multiple charity events, including Global Charity Day to support various causes since 2005.