Carl Howard Pforzheimer Jr
Carl Howard Pforzheimer Jr | |
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| Born | 1907 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | 1996 |
| Occupation(s) | Financier, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1930s–1990s |
| Known for | Senior partner of Carl H. Pforzheimer & Company; contributions to medicine, education, and the arts |
Carl Howard Pforzheimer Jr (1907–1996) was a prominent American financier located in New York City. As senior partner of Carl H. Pforzheimer & Company, he was also recognized for his generous contributions to the fields of medicine, education, and the arts.
Early life and education
Born and raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, Pforzheimer Jr was the son of financier Carl H. Pforzheimer Sr (1879–1957), one of the founders of the American Stock Exchange. He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard College in 1928, followed by a degree from Harvard Business School in 1930.
Career
Pforzheimer Jr took on the role of senior partner at Carl H. Pforzheimer & Company, a firm established by his father in 1901. Following his father's passing in 1957, he continued to prioritize investments in the oil and gas sectors.
Between 1958 and 1978, he was a member of the New York State Board of Regents, eventually serving as vice chairman during his later tenure.
His leadership extended to various organizations including the National Civic League, the National Association of State Boards of Education, the New York Public Library, and New York City's Economic Development Corporation.
Personal life and death
In 1931, he wed Carol Koehler. The couple's name is commemorated through the Pforzheimer House at Harvard University. They had two children: Nancy P. Aronson and Carl Howard Pforzheimer III. Their residences included homes in Purchase, New York and Manhattan. He passed away in 1996 at age 89 at his residence in Stuart, Florida.