Ken Langone Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Ken Langone (Kenneth Gerard Langone Sr.)

Last Updated: 16 Sep, 2023 | Views: 279

Age: 89

Profession: Business Men

Other Profession(s): Philanthropist, Investor

Famous For: Organizing Financing For The Founders Of The Home Depot

Higher Education: New York University (MBA)

Net Worth: $7 Billion

Ken Langone Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

16 Sep, 1935 (89 Years 19 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

New York

Birth Place

Roslyn Heights

Birth Sign

Virgo

Religion

Catholicism

Nationalities

American

Ken Langone Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (profile/biography)
Kenneth Gerard Langone Sr., an American billionaire businessman, investor, and philanthropist, is best known for organizing financing for the founders of The Home Depot.

Ken Langone Early Life and Education

•   Kenneth Gerard Langone was born on September 16, 1935, in Roslyn Heights, New York.
•   He was raised in a working-class family, instilling values of hard work and determination from a young age.
•   Langone attended Bucknell University, graduating with a degree in economics.

Ken Langone Founding Home Depot and Early Ventures

•   Langone co-founded Home Depot 1978 alongside Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, revolutionizing the home improvement industry.
•   Langone led the company to become a global retail giant.
•   Ken established Invemed Associates, a leading investment banking firm, in 1974.

Ken Langone Philanthropic Endeavors and Commitment to Education

• Langone was noted for his substantial philanthropic efforts, contributing millions to various causes.
• Ken donated $200 million to New York University's Langone Medical Center, leading to its renaming in his honor.

Ken Langone Political Activism and Public Service

• Ken served as the chairman of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Ronald McDonald House of New York.
• Langone was appointed to the Board of Directors of the New York Stock Exchange in 2003.

Ken Langone Authorship and Media Presence

• Langone published "I Love Capitalism! An American Story".

Ken Langone Personal Life and Legacy

• Langone is married to Elaine Langone, with three children and several grandchildren.