David Heller
David B. Heller | |
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| Born | 1968 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (BA, 1989) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, former executive |
| Known for | Former Goldman Sachs executive; minority stakeholder in the Philadelphia 76ers |
David B. Heller (born 1968) is an American entrepreneur, former executive at Goldman Sachs, and a minority stakeholder in the Philadelphia 76ers.
Biography
Heller graduated from Harvard University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, concentrating on American history. He launched his professional journey at Goldman Sachs as a trader specializing in Equity Derivatives. In 1993, he relocated to Tokyo to serve as head of Volatility Trading and co-lead of the Equities division in Japan. By 1999, he was based in London, overseeing Global Trading for Equity Derivatives. He returned to New York in 2006 to assume the role of global head of Equities Trading. In 2008, he was named global co-head of the Securities Division at Goldman Sachs and later advanced to senior director in 2012.
In 2011, Heller became part of an investment consortium spearheaded by Josh Harris that acquired the Philadelphia 76ers for $280 million. This group featured notable investors including Art Wrubel, Jason Levien, Adam Aron, Martin Geller, James Lassiter, Marc Leder, Michael Rubin, as well as celebrities like Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Erick Thohir. Additionally, Heller holds board positions with the Acumen Fund and the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
Personal life
Heller lives in New York City with his spouse and their three children.