Ken Griffin Biography
Ken Griffin was born in Daytona Beach in 1968, traded from his Harvard dorm and founded Citadel in 1990 17.
Full nameKenneth Cordele Griffin
NationalityUnited States
Known forFounder of Citadel and Citadel Securities
Born in Daytona Beach
Kenneth Cordele Griffin was born on 15 October 1968 in Daytona Beach, Florida 13.
Harvard
He graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor's degree in economics. He began trading options while still a student and used a satellite dish on his dormitory roof to receive market prices 278.
First hedge fund
He launched a small hedge fund in 1987 and founded Citadel in 1990 71.
Frequently asked questions
In Daytona Beach, Florida, on 15 October 1968.
Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics.
He launched a small hedge fund in 1987 and founded Citadel in 1990.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia, Kenneth C. Griffin, 1 Jan 1970, Birth
2 Quantt, Ken Griffin: net worth, career and Citadel, 1 Jan 1970, Early trading
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