Bradley Abelow
businessman
Bradley Ira Abelow (born June 9, 1958) is an American businessman and political leader who formerly served as chief of staff to the governor of New Jersey in the cabinet of Governor Jon Corzine. Prior to entering Governor Corzine's Cabinet as state treasurer, he was a top executive for the Wall Street firm of Goldman Sachs. After working in Corzine's cabinet, he was global chief operating officer of MF Global joining the firm on September 13, 2010.
Wall Street career
He served for 15 years in executive positions with Goldman Sachs, where he worked with Governor Jon Corzine, the investment bank's former CEO. Abelow headed the company's global operations and previously managed its Hong Kong office. During his tenure, he also served on the board of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.
In 2011, Abelow testified before the United States House Committee on Financial Services during hearings on MF Global, addressing the firm’s risk management and oversight practices.
Treasurer of New Jersey
Abelow formerly served as New Jersey State Treasurer. He was appointed treasurer by Governor of New Jersey, Jon Corzine and took office on January 23, 2006. In his role as treasurer, Abelow oversaw the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, and its approximately 4,000 employees across the Treasury's eleven divisions and offices which perform three major functions: Revenue collection and generation, assets management, and statewide support services.
As treasurer, Abelow held seats on several state boards in New Jersey.
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