Andrew Bednar is the CEO of Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) since January 2023, stepping up from his role as Co-President where he has been a key figure since 2020. With a solid background in finance, Bednar brings over 25 years...
Andrew Bednar is the CEO of Perella Weinberg Partners (PWP) since January 2023, stepping up from his role as Co-President where he has been a key figure since 2020. With a solid background in finance, Bednar brings over 25 years of investment banking experience to the table. He started his career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in 1994, then held top positions at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Bednar has a strong academic foundation with a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Cornell University, along with a Juris Doctor from Columbia University. He’s a founding partner at PWP, showing his commitment to the firm since its early days. In terms of wealth, he has seen fluctuations in his holdings from around $1.76M to over $46.19M in insider trading activity, demonstrating an active role in managing his share ownership. His total compensation reached $730,000 in 2023, combining salary, bonuses, and stock options tied to the firm's performance, which reflects a focus on aligning his interests with those of the company.