David Stemerman
David Stemerman | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Israel Stemerman 1968 (age 56–57) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Yale University (BA) Harvard University (MBA, JD) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joline Leibowitz (m. 1997) |
| Children | 5 |
David Israel Stemerman (born 1968) is an American businessman and the Chief Executive Officer of CenterBook Partners, a prominent hedge fund with over $1.5 billion in assets. A member of the Republican Party, he was a candidate for Connecticut governor in 2018, but was eliminated in the primary.
Early life and education
Stemerman was born in the suburbs of Boston in 1968, the son of Dr. Michael Stemerman and Judith Ann Linn.[1] His maternal grandfather was the son of a Polish immigrant, wallpaper hanger in Newark, N.J. His paternal grandfather drove a delivery truck. His father was the first college graduate in the family and went on to become a doctor.[2]
Stemerman attended public schools in Newton, Massachusetts. He then attended Yale University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, summa cum laude. He then attended Harvard University, receiving his Master of Business Administration degree with distinction from Harvard Business School, and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School.[3][4]
Career
Stemerman's first job was a legal firm. He went on to work in finance and it was at Lone Pine Capital hedge funds that he decided to start on his own business.[2]
On March 5, 2018, Stemerman announced his run for governor of Connecticut as a Republican in the 2018 election.[5] On August 14, he lost the primary, placing third with 18.3% of the vote behind financial executive Bob Stefanowski and Danbury mayor Mark Boughton.[6][7]
Personal life
Stemerman is married to Joline Leibowitz, with whom he has five children. The couple was originally married on October 25, 1997.[8] They currently live in Greenwich, Connecticut.[9]
References
- ^ Max Reiss (March 5, 2018). "Greenwich Business Man Joins Race for Governor". NBC Connecticut.
- ^ a b Grace Duffield. "David Stemerman: beating hard times can be necessary for success". New Canaan Advertiser.
- ^ "David Stemerman". Yale Ventures.
- ^ "Leadership - David Stemerman". CenterBook Partners.
- ^ Mackenzie Rigg (March 5, 2018). "Former hedge-fund manager enters governor's race". The Connecticut Mirror.
- ^ "David Stemerman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
- ^ "In upset, Bob Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor". PBS News Hour. August 14, 2018.
- ^ "WEDDINGS; Joline Leibowitz, David Stemerman". New York Times. October 26, 1997.
- ^ Kaitlyn Krasselt (June 6, 2018). "Which candidate has the most luxurious home?". Connecticut Post.