Richard B. Handler

Biography

Handler joined Jefferies in April 1990 as a salesman and trader[4] and was appointed CEO on January 1, 2001,[6] Chairman in 2002.[4] During his time at Jefferies, between 1990 and 2012, shares compounded annually at 22%.[7] On November 12, 2012, Jefferies announced its merger with Leucadia, its largest shareholder. At that time, Leucadia common shares were trading at $21.14 per share.[8] As of December 31, 2015, Leucadia shares were trading at $17.39 per share.[9] In March 2013, Jefferies merged with Leucadia,[10] and Handler became CEO of both companies.[11]

Research Interest

Richard Handler is also Chairman and CEO of the Handler Family Foundation and serves on the Advisory Council of the Stanford University School of Business.[23] For the University of Rochester, Handler serves on the Board of Trustees,[24] as Chairman of the Finance Committee,[23] and as Co-Chairman of the university's Capital Campaign.[25] Handler has donated $25 million for the Jane and Alan Handler Scholarship Fund (named for Handler's parents) for exceptional students from underprivileged backgrounds with the potential for future leadership.[26]