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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 23, 1973: Adam Boehler Born

On June 23, 1973, Adam Seth Boehler was born in Albany, New York.

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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.

October 2020: Delegation to Israel, Bahrain, and UAE

In October 2020, Adam Boehler was part of a delegation with Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin to Israel, Bahrain, and UAE to discuss economic cooperation under the Abraham Accords.

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.

February 2025: Negotiations in Qatar with Hamas representatives

Since February 2025, Adam Boehler was conducting negotiations in Qatar with Hamas representatives to secure the release of the last hostages held by the terrorist organization since the attacks of October 7, 2023.