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Abigail Johnson

Fidelity Investments · United States

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Abigail Johnson is the CEO of Fidelity Investments. Johnson is based in the United States. Johnson was born in 1961 in Boston and educated at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School and Harvard Business School.

Abigail Johnson is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Fidelity Investments. The company had been founded by her grandfather, Edward C. Johnson II, in 1946, and her father, Edward Johnson III, was its CEO when she joined. Johnson became president in 2012, CEO in 2014, and chairman in 2016.

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Recent coverage has focused on Abigail Johnson's leadership of Fidelity Investments, including a notable family conflict with her father over control of the firm and her approach to modernizing and expanding the organization. Reports have highlighted Johnson's philanthropic activities alongside her executive role, and coverage has emphasized her position as one of the most influential figures in the financial services industry.

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Born
December 19, 1961 · Boston
Citizenship
United States
Education
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Harvard Business School, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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Abigail Johnson: FAQ

What company does Abigail Johnson lead?
Abigail Johnson is CEO of Fidelity Investments.
Where was Abigail Johnson educated?
Abigail Johnson studied at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Harvard Business School, Hobart and William Smith Colleges.