Wall Street executive and philanthropist Ed Hajim is scheduled to speak at Stony Brook University, where he will also sign copies of his books, “On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom” and “The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future.” The event will take place on Friday, October 10, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in Student Activities Center Ballroom A. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend and refreshments will be served. Those interested can RSVP by filling out a form.
Hajim has over five decades of experience in investment management. He has held senior leadership positions at companies including ING Aeltus Group and MLH Capital, and currently serves as Chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management firm. His personal background includes being the son of a Syrian immigrant, experiencing a difficult childhood marked by kidnapping at age three by his father, and spending years in an orphanage.
In his book “On the Road Less Traveled,” Hajim shares stories about overcoming adversity. He writes, “I realized that my childhood seemed to give me a foundation for recognizing the need for balance between self, family, work and community.” Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he supports various philanthropic initiatives.
In 2015, Hajim received the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The award is described as being “bestowed upon exceptional leaders who have triumphed over adversity to achieve greatness,” according to the organization.
The event is organized by Stony Brook University’s Office of DI3 and Career Center.
