Early Life and Education of Howard Lutnick: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Howard Lutnick, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Howard William Lutnick is an American billionaire businessman and government official. He has served as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce since February 2025. His background spans both the business world, achieving billionaire status, and high-level government service as a cabinet member.

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July 14, 1961: Howard Lutnick Born

On July 14, 1961, Howard William Lutnick was born. He is an American billionaire businessman and government official.

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February 1978: Death of Jane Lutnick

In February 1978, Jane Lutnick, Howard Lutnick's mother, died of lymphoma during his junior year of high school.

1983: Graduation from Haverford College

In 1983, Lutnick graduated from Haverford College with a degree in economics. At Haverford, he was also the captain of the tennis team.

September 11, 2001: September 11 Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Cantor Fitzgerald lost 658 employees in the September 11 attacks. Lutnick was not in the office that day, but his brother Gary died. eSpeed operations continued from London and New Jersey.

December 2002: Cantor Fitzgerald Employee Count in New York

By December 2002, Cantor Fitzgerald had 750 employees in New York.

October 2014: Largest Single Donation to Haverford College

As of October 2014, Lutnick gave the largest single donation to Haverford College, valued at US$25 million, and his total donations have reached US$65 million.

January 2017: Anshu Jain Joined Cantor Fitzgerald

In January 2017, Anshu Jain, a former Deutsche Bank executive, joined Cantor Fitzgerald as its president.

September 2018: Lutnick's Net Worth

By September 2018, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Lutnick was worth US$1.5 billion.

May 2019: Hosted Fundraiser for Donald Trump

In May 2019, The New York Times disclosed that Lutnick had hosted a fundraiser for U.S. president and presidential candidate Donald Trump that raised more than US$5 million.