Nir Bar Dea
Nir Bar Dea has served as Bridgewater’s Chief Executive Officer since 2022. He sets and drives the company's strategic goals and oversees its day-to-day management. Nir 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, leading Bridgewater’s transition from founder Ray Dalio and establishing key decision-making committees that continue to guide the firm’s strategic and operational management today. He began his Bridgewater career in the Research department, driving transformative initiatives with leadership that led to the creation of the firm’s Investment Engine, which he rose to oversee, and the formation of the firm’s current-day Investment Committee, which governs investment strategy and decisions.
Nir currently serves on the Global Board of Global Citizen, which focuses on eradicating extreme poverty worldwide. Additionally, Nir serves on the board of Robin Hood, which works to alleviate poverty in New York City. He is also a member of the Atlantic Council’s International Advisory Board, which contributes to global security and policy initiatives. Nir received his MBA from Wharton and his bachelor’s degree in finance from the Interdisciplinary Center at IDC Herzliya. In 2020, he was named one of Fortune’s “40 Under 40” in Finance.
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