Nir Bar Dea

Chief Executive Officer

Nir Bar Dea has served as Bridgewater’s Chief Executive Officer since 2022. Nir sets and drives the company's strategic goals and oversees its day-to-day management. He is a Partner, a member of the Operating Board of Directors, chairs the Executive Committee, and is a member of the Operating Committee.

In February 2021, Nir was appointed Deputy CEO. In this role, he successfully orchestrated the firm’s transition from founder Ray Dalio and established key decision-making structures — the Executive, Operating, and Commercial Committees — that continue to guide Bridgewater’s strategic and operational management today.

Nir’s career at Bridgewater began in the Research department, where he worked closely with the firm’s leadership to drive transformative initiatives leading to the creation of the Investment Engine. He rose to oversee the Investment Engine in its entirety, spearheading its strategic vision through the establishment of Bridgewater’s current-day Investment Committee, which governs the firm’s investment strategy and decisions.

Nir received his MBA from Wharton and his bachelor’s degree in finance from the Interdisciplinary Center at IDC Herzliya. In 2020, Nir was named one of Fortune’s “40 Under 40” in Finance. He currently sits on the board of Global Citizen.

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Bridgewater Co-Hosts Economic Development Assembly in Support of the World Bank’s IDA Replenishment

October 2024

From October 9-10, 2024, Bridgewater Associates co-hosted the Economic Development Assembly in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in support of the World Bank’s 21st IDA replenishment, alongside partners Global Citizen and Harith General Partners.

Bridgewater Highlights Research on Africa's Growth Trajectory at the Global Citizen Festival

September 28, 2024

Over 200 Bridgewater employees participated in the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, where CEO Nir Bar Dea highlighted the partnership with Global Citizen and Harith General Partners in support of the World Bank's IDA21 replenishment efforts, as well as the upcoming Economic Development Assembly in Côte d'Ivoire that will convene global leaders to drive development across Africa.

World Bank President Ajay Banga Speaks with CEO Nir Bar Dea on the Future of Development in Africa

August 14, 2024

Ajay Banga, Nir Bar Dea

Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, sits down with Bridgewater CEO Nir Bar Dea to discuss Africa’s economic trajectory and how it creates challenges and opportunities for global investors.

Bridgewater Announces Partnership with Global Citizen in Support of the World Bank

April 29, 2024

Bridgewater announces a new strategic partnership with Global Citizen that will support the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund replenishment—IDA21. By combining Bridgewater’s research with Global Citizen’s advocacy, this partnership will encourage IDA donor nations to make financial commitments ahead of an economic summit in Côte d’Ivoire from October 9-10.

Nir Bar Dea Discusses New Partnership with Global Citizen in Support of the World Bank IDA Replenishment Campaign

May 1, 2024

In conversation with Julie Hyman from Yahoo Finance, Bridgewater CEO Nir Bar Dea explains the significance of the partnership and how Bridgewater is conducting research that will provide new data and insights into the economic potential of the African continent, including the anticipated impact an improved economic trajectory for Africa would have on global economies and markets.

Hugh Evans Discusses Building a Movement to End Extreme Poverty

February 8, 2023

Hugh Evans, CEO & Co-Founder of Global Citizen, joined CEO Nir Bar Dea for a conversation on leading the world’s largest movement of citizens taking action to end extreme poverty.

CEO Nir Bar Dea Discusses Critical Generational Shift at Bridgewater

October 12, 2022

Nir describes the work required to complete a successful generational transition at Bridgewater and his vision for the firm's future across talent, culture, and business priorities.

CEO Nir Bar Dea Joins Board of Global Citizen

August 17, 2022

After nearly a decade of involvement with the organization, Nir was nominated to its global board. Global Citizen’s mission is to defeat poverty, demand equity, and defend the planet.

Industry Leaders Imagine Markets in 2052

June 10, 2022

Alongside other industry leaders, Co-CEO Nir Bar Dea shares insights on what he believes will be the most important innovations over the next 30 years. Nir shared how enabling “open collaboration” is the key to solving humanity’s most difficult problems.

Nir Bar Dea in Forbes: Looking Inward To Lead Outward

April 27, 2022

In an interview with Jessica Pliska for Forbes, Co-CEO Nir Bar Dea discusses growing up in Israel, the potential for growth through failure and reflection, and the power of Bridgewater’s radical transparency.

Deputy CEO Nir Bar Dea Discusses Bridgewater’s Plans to Return to the Office

May 26, 2021

In a recent article in FundFire, Deputy CEO Nir Bar Dea details Bridgewater’s plans to return to in-office work in the fall. Nir explains that Bridgewater will experiment with a flexible model, with 2-3 days per week in the office including one day with all employees on campus. Learning from a year of predominantly remote work, the firm sees in-office time as a perk and a privilege, and will focus on creating high-value interactions that are difficult to replicate remotely.

Nir Bar Dea Named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40” List

September 9, 2020

Drawing on leadership experience from the Israeli Defense Forces, the United Nations, and as an entrepreneur, Bridgewater’s Co-Head of Investment Engine was recognized alongside other influential changemakers in the industry.

Bridgewater’s Outdoor Office Solution Enables Face-to-Face Collaboration In a COVID-19 World

September 21, 2020

In the midst of a remote work environment, Bridgewater sought ways to allow team members to safely meet in person — to facilitate collaboration and benefit from the richness of face-to-face interactions. Our team responded by building a tented outdoor office space at our Westport, CT headquarters.

Nir Bar Dea Unpacks Personal Journey, Bridgewater Experience

February 23, 2021

Deputy Chief Executive Officer Nir Bar Dea joins the 2021 IAC Edge Summit to shed light on his background and experience, Bridgewater’s principles and culture, and practical advice for anyone trying to find success in the workplace.

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