# Hamilton E. James

_American businessperson. Founder and Chairman of Jefferson River Capital LLC. Former president and chief operating officer of The Blackstone Group_

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> Hamilton Evans "Tony" James (born February 3, 1951) is an American billionaire investor. He is the former president, chief operating officer, and executive vice chairman of Blackstone, a New York–based global asset management firm. James has been chairman of the multinational retail chain Costco since August 2017. Since 2021, he has been co-chair of the board of trustees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 February 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wyandotte ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P27))
- **Occupation:** businessperson; business executive ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P106))
- **Education:** Harvard Business School; Choate Rosemary Hall; Harvard College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P69))
- **Positions held:** board of directors member (since August 1988) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16149081#P39))

## About

As of March 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$4.2 billion.

## Questions

**When was Hamilton E. James born?**  
Hamilton E. James was born on 3 February 1951 in Wyandotte.

**What positions has Hamilton E. James held?**  
Positions held by Hamilton E. James include: board of directors member (since August 1988).

**Where did Hamilton E. James study?**  
Hamilton E. James was educated at Harvard Business School, Choate Rosemary Hall, Harvard College.

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## Sources

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