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George Walker – Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman

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Colbert Cannon
Host
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George Walker
Chairman and CEO, Neuberger Berman
Published on: February 04, 2026

 

This week on the HPScast, host Colbert Cannon interviews George Walker, Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman, an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 27 countries. Neuberger manages $563 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors, and individuals. George discusses the 2009 management buyout of Neuberger Berman from Lehman Brothers, highlighting key leadership lessons that have strengthened the firm’s culture and driven growth. He also outlines Neuberger Berman’s strategic priorities in the current market environment.