John Mack

  • Senior Advisor, Former CEO & Chairman of Morgan Stanley
  • Author of 'Up Close and All In: Life Lessons from a Wall Street Warrior'

Respected Wall Street leader and acclaimed author John Mack has shaped history with his legendary career in finance. Now a Senior Advisor of Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mack is the former Chairman of the Board of Morgan Stanley and served as Chief Executive Officer from June 2005 until December 2009. Mr. Mack first joined Morgan Stanley in May 1972 as a member of the Firm's bond department and rose steadily to positions of increasing responsibility. During his thirty-four years at Morgan Stanley, his goal was to build the strongest and most productive team on Wall Street. Mr. Mack previously served as co-CEO of Credit Suisse Group and CEO of Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Mack distills his visionary leadership and unmatched strategic insights in revelatory speaking engagements.

A consummate leader, Mr. Mack has perfected the ability to motivate his employees to do their best work, especially in times of crisis. He serves as a non-executive director of New Fortress Energy, the Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Tri Alpha Energy. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the University Hospital of both Columbia and Cornell. Mr. Mack is the author of Up Close and All In: Life Lessons from a Wall Street Warrior, and shares advice on both business and life in sought-after events.

 

 

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Past Hosts Include:
  • The New Canaan Country School
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Harvard Business School
  • Wharton Business School
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Talks & Conversations with John Mack
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Building a Culture of Trust and Collaboration

Long-time leader of finance giant Morgan Stanley, JOHN MACK has anchored his legendary career in the simple principles of relying on his instincts, doing what was right, and listening to his people on the front lines. In this talk, Mr. Mack shares how to build a culture of trust and collaboration th ...

Long-time leader of finance giant Morgan Stanley, JOHN MACK has anchored his legendary career in the simple principles of relying on his instincts, doing what was right, and listening to his people on the front lines. In this talk, Mr. Mack shares how to build a culture of trust and collaboration that will enable your organization to anticipate future trends, adapt quickly, and achieve records profits.

Author Talk: ‘Up Close and All In: Life Lessons from a Wall Street Warrior’

Inspired by his gripping memoir, former Morgan Stanley CEO JOHN MACK shares both humbling lows and exhilarating highs in this engaging talk. A charismatic force, Mr. Mack uses both humor and honesty to offer advice on both business and life: how to create a culture of team players, how to keep persp ...

Inspired by his gripping memoir, former Morgan Stanley CEO JOHN MACK shares both humbling lows and exhilarating highs in this engaging talk. A charismatic force, Mr. Mack uses both humor and honesty to offer advice on both business and life: how to create a culture of team players, how to keep perspective during crises, how to make difficult decisions when all eyes are on you, and more.

In Conversation with John Mack: Living and Leading Well

Legendary finance leader JOHN MACK has been “described as ‘charismatic’ so regularly that it could be part of his name.” In this eye-opening moderated conversation, Mr. Mack offers indispensable insights into living and leading well, sharing his personal journey and riveting business story with audi ...

Legendary finance leader JOHN MACK has been “described as ‘charismatic’ so regularly that it could be part of his name.” In this eye-opening moderated conversation, Mr. Mack offers indispensable insights into living and leading well, sharing his personal journey and riveting business story with audiences of all kinds.

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Biography

Born of Lebanese immigrant parents, Mr. Mack grew up in Mooresville, NC. Earning a football scholarship, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Duke University in 1968. 

Mr. Mack joined Morgan Stanley in May 1972 in the bond department and rose steadily to positions of increasing responsibility. He was named Vice-Presidient of the Firm in 1976, a Principal in 1977, and a Managing Director in 1979. He served as head of the Worldwide Taxable Fixed Income Division from 1985 to 1992, becoming a member of the Board of Directors in 1987. He became Chairman of the Operating Committee in March 1992 and was named President in June 1993. He became the President, Chief Operating Officer and a director of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. in May 1997 when the firm was created by the merger of Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter, two of the world’s leading financial services companies, and served in that position until 2001.

Upon leaving Morgan Stanley, Mr. Mack served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Group from 2003 to 2004 and the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of Credit Suisse First Boston from 2001 to 2004.

Mr. Mack returned to Morgan Stanley and served as Chairman of the Board from June 2005 until his retirement in December 2011. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley from June 2005 until December 2009, during which time he oversaw the firm’s conversion into a bank holding company.

Mr. Mack serves as a senior advisor to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.

Mr. Mack served on the board of directors of Lending Club Corporation from December 2014 to June 2019 and of Glencore plc from June 2013 to April 2021.

Mr. Mack served as Chair of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and oversaw its merger with NY Hospital in 1997. He served as Chair of the merged New York Presbyterian Hospital from 2015 to 2018 and presently serves on its Executive Community. He serves on the Boards of The International Rescue Committee and New Fortress Energy.