Howard Lutnick (American Businessman) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	14/07/1961
Age	64 years
Birthplace	Jericho, New York, U.S.

Latest News about Howard Lutnick

21/02/2025

Howard Lutnick was sworn in as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce after the Senate confirmed him in a 51-45 vote. He left his roles at Cantor Fitzgerald as part of the transition into government service. His appointment placed him in charge of trade enforcement, industrial funding, and economic data collection at the Commerce Department.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Howard William Lutnick
Political Affiliation	Republican Party

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' (182 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania
Degree	B.A. (Economics)
Graduation Year	1983

Personal Life

Religion	Judaism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	10/12/1994

Family

Father	Solomon Lutnick (deceased)
Mother	Jane Lutnick (deceased)
Siblings	Younger Brother: Gary Lutnick (deceased), Elder Sister: Edie Lutnick
Spouse	Allison Lambert
Children	3 Sons: Brandon Lutnick, Ryan Lutnick, Kyle Lutnick 1 Daughter: Casey Lutnick

Career

Political Journey	Nominated for United States Secretary of Commerce in 2024, confirmed as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce in 2025 and resigned from his position as Cantor Chairman and CEO
Business Roles	Vice Chairman of Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation Board of Trustees member at Horace Mann School Board of Directors member at National September 11 Memorial and Museum Co-chair on Board of Managers at Haverford College Vice Chairman at Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Trustee of Solomon Guggenheim Museum Foundation Board of Directors member at Partnership for New York City Former Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., BGC Group, and Newmark Group (until 2025)
Awards	NYJTL Leadership Award (2011) Ranked #5 in NJBIZ's 'Power 50 Real Estate' (2012) Worldwide Orphans Foundation Honoree (2012) Ranked #18 in Commercial Observer's 'Annual Power 100' (2012) Ranked #4 in Commercial Observer's Most Important People in Commercial Real Estate Finance (2013) FDNY Foundation Humanitarian Award (2013) Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award
Company Background	Joined Cantor Fitzgerald in 1983 Became President and CEO in 1991 and subsequently Chairman in 1996 Instrumental in establishing eSpeed electronic trading platform Separated voice brokerage business to form BGC Partners in 2004 Oversaw BGC’s merger with eSpeed in 2008 Led BGC Partners acquisition of Newmark in 2011 Owned 60% of Cantor Fitzgerald with net worth estimated at over $1.5 billion as of 2018
September 11 Attacks Impact	Lost 658 employees at Cantor Fitzgerald, including his brother Gary Survived by taking cover under a car during the South Tower's collapse Established the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund to support families of employees who died in the attacks Donated $1 million to initiate the relief fund Relief Fund distributed more than $180 million to families and expanded to aid victims of terrorism, natural disasters, and global emergencies Served on the board of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Current Position	41st United States Secretary of Commerce (2025-present)

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/howardlutnick/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/HowardLutnick/
Twitter	https://x.com/howardlutnick
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardwlutnick/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lutnick experienced significant family loss at an early age, becoming an orphan after the deaths of both parents.
2. He was offered a full scholarship at Haverford College after his father's death.
3. Howard Lutnick's close relationship with Bernard Cantor greatly impacted his career.
4. He announced a compensation package for the families of deceased employees post-9/11.
5. Has hosted multiple charity events, including Global Charity Day to support various causes since 2005.
6. Global Charity Day events have raised approximately $113 million since 2005, with Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Partners pledging 100% of the day's revenue to charity each year on or near September 11.

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