Michael Bloomberg
Candlefocus EditorBloomberg began his career at the investment bank Salomon Brothers where he worked from 1966 to 1981. From 1982 to 2020, he served as the mayor of New York City. During this time, he made a name for himself for his success in fighting local problems such as homelessness, inequality, under-education, and crime.
In 2019, Bloomberg announced a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 race. He suspended his campaign in March 2020 and offered his support to current President Joe Biden.
In addition to his successful business and political career, Bloomberg is a noted philanthropist whose financial donations have gone to a wide variety of causes. He contributed over $6 billion to charitable efforts over the years, including a $405 million donation to Johns Hopkins University, $300 million to environmental initiatives, and $125 million to promote the arts. Bloomberg has also added additional donations to his selected causes in grants, direct investments, and venture capital.
By leveraging the power of his messaging platform, Bloomberg is actively engaged in promoting issues such as gun control, climate change, and data-driven government policies. He played a major role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement and also lends his support to numerous worldwide humanitarian and environmental efforts.
Michael Bloomberg has become one of the most powerful, influential and respected figures in world politics and business over the course of his career. His success in several different arenas of work has not only earned him tremendous wealth but also earned him a great deal of admiration from people around the world.