Peter Lynch
Born in 1944
Business
Peter Lynch is a renowned American investor and businessman.
He graduated from Boston College and earned an MBA from Wharton.
At Fidelity Investments, Lynch managed the Magellan Fund, growing it from $18 million to $14 billion in assets over 13 years.
Under his leadership, the fund averaged a 29.2% annual return, the best 20-year performance of any mutual fund.
After retiring as a fund manager in 1990, Lynch remains involved with Fidelity part-time, mentoring young analysts.
He now dedicates significant time to philanthropy, viewing it as a form of investment and focusing on supporting ideas with potential for widespread impact.
