Howard Lutnick — the American businessman and government official who has served as the United States Secretary of Commerce since January 2025 — was born on this day — July 14, 1961 — in Jericho, New York.

He is a graduate of Haverford College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

Prior to his appointment to the Cabinet, Lutnick was the long-time Chairman and CEO of the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald and the BGC Group. He gained national recognition for his leadership and rebuilding of the firm following the September 11 attacks. During the transition to the current administration, he also served as the co-chair of the presidential transition team.

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