Title: Founder and CEO, Glenview Capital Management
Born: October 22, 1969, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Education: BS, economics and engineering, Wharton School and Moore School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Early Marker: General partner at Leon Cooperman's Omega Advisors.
Big Idea: Using a long/short strategy focused on U.S. and European companies in stable industries with recurring revenue streams or entrenched market positions, Robbins' pursuit of growth at a reasonable price (GARP) has put his firm among the best-performing echelon of large hedge funds.
Wave of the Future: Global capital flows