Quick Info
| Profession | Investment Banker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Latest News about Gary Cohn
03/08/2026
Gary Cohn appeared in Bloomberg coverage discussing Federal Reserve policy, market behavior, and currency issues. The interview highlighted his continued role as IBM vice chairman and a frequent commentator on macroeconomic trends.
27/02/2026
Gary Cohn appeared on CNBC to discuss markets and the economic outlook while serving as IBM vice chairman. He commented on labor reductions tied to AI-driven efficiency gains, reflecting his ongoing involvement in business and policy discussion.
01/02/2026
Gary Cohn appeared on CBS News' Face the Nation in an interview focused on the U.S. economy. In the transcript, he was identified as IBM vice chairman and former director of the National Economic Council, confirming his continued public role in economic commentary.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gary David Cohn |
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| Nickname(s) | Globalist Gary, Carbon Tax Cohn |
| Famous For | Chief Economic Advisor to President Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs President and COO |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 100 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel-Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi-Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington, D.C., United States |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance, Real Estate, Urban Development), 1982 |
Personal Life
| School | Gilmour Academy, Ohio, United States |
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| Religion | Judaism |
| Political Inclination | Democratic |
| Ethnicity/Race | Jewish |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Philanthropy |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Spouse | Lisa A Pevaroff-Cohn (painting, jewelry, collage artist) |
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| Children | 3 |
| Father | Victor Cohn (electrician turned real estate developer) |
| Mother | Ellen Cohn |
Career
| Controversy | Listed in Paradise Papers allegations | ||||||
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| Early Career | U.S. Steel (began career); New York Commodities Exchange trader (1982-1990) | ||||||
| Goldman Sachs | Joined 1990; Partner 1994; Global Co-Head of Equities and Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities Divisions; President and Chief Operating Officer (2006-2016); Board Member and Chairman of Firmwide Client and Business Standards Committee | ||||||
| White House | Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council (January 2017 - March 2018); Chief Economic Advisor to President Donald Trump | ||||||
| Post-White House | Vice Chairman of IBM (appointed January 5, 2021); Lead Independent Director of Apollo Board; Chairman of Pallas Advisors; Vice Chair of Zinnia; Board member of Abyrx, Gro Intelligence, Lazurite, Sotera; Advisory board member of Starling; Member of Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee (FDIC) | ||||||
| Major Achievements | Led effort to pass Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; Managed administration's economic policy agenda | ||||||
| Resignation | Resigned from Trump administration on March 6, 2018 due to disagreements over tariffs on imported steel and aluminum |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/gary_d_Cohn |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the grandson of a Polish immigrant who came from humble beginnings. | |
| 2. He was diagnosed with dyslexia during his childhood. | |
| 3. He worked at U.S. Steel, selling aluminum siding. | |
| 4. Initially, his mother suggested he become a truck driver. | |
| 5. He bluffed his way into a job interview on Wall Street. | |
| 6. He spent 26 years working at Goldman Sachs. | |
| 7. During the Trump Administration, he supported globalism. | |
| 8. Following disagreements on trade policy, he resigned from his position. | |
| 9. He is a founding board member of the NYU Child Study Center. | |
| 10. He is a member of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. | |
| 11. Joined Goldman Sachs in 1990 and became President and COO in 2006. | |
| 12. Served as Director of the National Economic Council from January 2017 to March 2018. | |
| 13. Led the effort to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. | |
| 14. Serves on boards including Hoyos Integrity, Starling, Machine Zone, Abyrx, Spring Labs, Pallas Advisors, and Indago. | |
| 15. Accepted a position as Vice Chairman of IBM. | |
| 16. He was formally diagnosed with dyslexia during his childhood. | |
| 17. Also served as Director of the London Metals Exchange and member of the Board of Directors of the New York Mercantile Exchange and Commodity Exchange. | |
| 18. Invests across cybersecurity, blockchain infrastructure, regulatory technology, and medical technology sectors. |