Larry Robbins

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Benjamin Wachenje

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.

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