Charles F. Stewart
Charles F. Stewart | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University; Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Known for | CEO of Sotheby's; Co-president and CFO at Altice USA |
Charles F. Stewart (born December 1969) is an American corporate leader recognized for his position as the chief executive officer at Sotheby’s. Prior to this, he held the roles of co-president and chief financial officer at Altice USA.
Early life and education
Stewart completed his secondary education at Phillips Exeter Academy. He pursued a bachelor's degree in history from Yale University. After graduating, he entered the field of investment banking, inspired by a former classmate employed at a financial firm with ties to Brazil.
Career
In 1996, Stewart played a key role in establishing Morgan Stanley’s inaugural office in Latin America, located in Brazil. During his 19-year tenure with Morgan Stanley, he contributed to significant projects such as the international initial public offering of Unibanco and the privatization process of Telebras.
On June 24, 2013, Stewart was named chief executive officer of Itaú BBA International, the corporate investment banking division of the Itaú Unibanco group.
Following the acquisition of a 70% stake in St. Louis-based cable company Suddenlink by Patrick Drahi for $9.1 billion, Stewart was appointed co-president and chief financial officer of Altice USA in 2015. He managed Altice’s initial public offering, successfully raising $1.9 billion.
In 2019, Stewart assumed the role of CEO at Sotheby’s, another enterprise owned by Drahi.
Additionally, Stewart is a member of the board of trustees for Prep for Prep and sits on the board of directors for the Coalition for College.
Personal life
Stewart is married and is a father to three children, including two daughters and one son. He owns a residence in the Hamptons.