Harvey Golub
Harvey Golub | |
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| Born | April 16, 1939 |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO of American Express (1993–2001), Chairman of Campbell Soup Company, Chairman of American International Group (AIG) |
Harvey Golub (born April 16, 1939) is a prominent figure in American business.
Biography
Golub, who comes from a Jewish background, pursued his education at Cornell University and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University.
He was a senior partner at McKinsey & Company before joining American Express in 1983 to assess the potential acquisition of Investors Diversified Services (IDS). Following the purchase, Golub took charge of IDS, which evolved into American Express' second most lucrative division. In 1990, he was appointed vice chairman of American Express while continuing to serve as president and CEO of IDS. He became president of American Express in 1991 and held the CEO position from 1993 until 2001.
From November 2004 to July 2009, Golub served as chairman of the board at the Campbell Soup Company. Subsequently, he assumed the role of chairman at American International Group (AIG), stepping down in July 2010. His board memberships have included Marblegate Asset Management, Campbell Soup Company, and Ripplewood Holdings.
In 2016, Golub was named chairman of a specialized energy firm. Earlier, in 2011, he led Miller Buckfire as chairman and was also a board member at Hess Corporation.
His involvement extends to policy and cultural organizations, with board roles at the American Enterprise Institute, the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
In 2020, Golub joined the board of trustees for Jupiter Medical Center and chairs the endowment board of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Additionally, he holds the title of director emeritus at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Lincoln Center, where he contributes to the investment committee.
In April 2020, he was appointed interim non-executive chairman of Dynasty Financial Partners’ board.
Personal life
Harvey Golub is married to Roberta Golub and has three grown children from a previous marriage.