History of Adam Boehler in Timeline
Adam Seth Boehler is an American businessman and government official. He served as the United States Envoy for Hostages with the rank of Ambassador under President Donald Trump. He was also nominated for the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA). Boehler is the chief executive officer of Rubicon Founders, a Nashville-based health care investment firm. He is also the founder of Landmark Health.
June 23, 1973: Adam Boehler Born
On June 23, 1973, Adam Seth Boehler was born in Albany, New York.
2000: Graduated from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
In 2000, Adam Boehler graduated magna cum laude from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
April 2018: Joined CMS
In April 2018, Adam Boehler joined the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
April 2018: Appointed Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation
In April 2018, Adam Boehler was appointed Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
July 10, 2019: Nominated for CEO of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
On July 10, 2019, the president of the United States announced his intent to nominate Adam Boehler for the position of chief executive officer of the newly formed U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
July 22, 2019: Nomination Received by the Senate
On July 22, 2019, Adam Boehler's nomination for CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation was received by the Senate.
September 26, 2019: Confirmed as CEO of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
On September 26, 2019, Adam Boehler was confirmed unanimously by voice vote as CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
November 2019: Boehler met with Ethiopian Leaders
In November 2019, Adam Boehler met with Ethiopia's prime minister, president, and finance ministers to discuss support of reform initiatives on the nation's developmental goals.
2019: CEO of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
In 2019, Adam Boehler became the first chief executive officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
May 14, 2020: Defense Production Act Authorities Delegated to Boehler
On May 14, 2020, the President of the United States signed an executive order delegating Defense Production Act authorities to Adam Boehler to expand domestic vaccine supply.
July 2020: DFC-backed Onex Group signed agreement
In July 2020, the DFC-backed Onex Group signed an agreement “in principle” to take over management of Elefsis Shipyards, the second largest in Greece.
September 4, 2020: Serbia and Kosovo Agreement Signed
On September 4, 2020, Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo prime minister Avdullah Hoti signed an agreement in Washington, facilitated by the U.S., to advance economic cooperation and development between Kosovo and Serbia, with letters of interest signed by the DFC and EXIM under Adam Boehler's leadership.
2020: Delegations to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
In 2020, Adam Boehler was part of delegations that traveled with Jared Kushner to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar that ultimately resulted in the Abraham Accords, as well as the agreement to resolve the Gulf Rift.
2020: DFC Loans in Latin America
In 2020, Adam Boehler's DFC annual report indicated loans to women-owned or led small-medium enterprises of approximately $1 billion across Latin America.
2020: DFC Investments in Colombia
In late 2020, the DFC, under Adam Boehler's leadership, reported investments of over $1 billion in more than 30 projects in Colombia across infrastructure and financial sectors.
February 1, 2021: Met with Aung San Suu Kyi
On February 1, 2021, Adam Boehler led the last US delegation to meet with State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi prior to her arrest and imprisonment by the Myanmar military.
2021: Departed U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
In 2021, Adam Boehler left his position as the chief executive officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
2021: Started Rubicon Founders
In 2021, Adam Boehler started a health-care investment firm, Rubicon Founders, based in Nashville, Tennessee.
2021: Delegations to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
In 2021, Adam Boehler was part of delegations that traveled with Jared Kushner to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar that ultimately resulted in the Abraham Accords, as well as the agreement to resolve the Gulf Rift.
2021: Landmark Health purchased by United Health Group
In 2021, United Health Group purchased Landmark Health, a company founded by Adam Boehler, for $3.5 billion.
October 7, 2023: Attack in Israel
On October 7, 2023, there was an attack in Israel, after which negotiations started to secure the release of the last hostages held by the terrorist organization since the attacks.
December 4, 2024: Nominated for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
On December 4, 2024, Donald Trump named Adam Boehler as his nominee for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
