Bud Konheim

Bud Konheim
Education Phillips Exeter Academy
Alma mater Dartmouth College
Occupation Businessman

Bud Konheim is an American businessman. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Nicole Miller, a fashion company.

Early life

Bud Konheim was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College.[2]

Career

Konheim co-founded Nicole Miller, a fashion company.[1] He serves as its chief executive officer.[2]

Personal life

Konheim's son Eric died in a kayaking accident in 1991.[3]

In 2014, Konheim suggested the poor in the United States are lucky compared to the rest of the world, and that they should feel grateful.[4]

in 2015, Konheim made major gifts to Rocky Mountain Institute (in honor of his son Eric), Puppies Behind Bars ( to aid returning vats with PTSD), Phillips Exeter Academy (for student scholarships) and Dartmouth College (for Student scholarships)

References

  1. 1 2 "Profile: Bud Konheim ’53". Phillips Exeter Academy. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Alumni Stories: Bud Konheim '57". Dartmouth College. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  3. "The Eric Konheim Memorial Fund". Rocky Mountain Institute. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  4. Frank, Robert (February 12, 2014). "Luxury CEO: The poor should stop whining". CNBC. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
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