Ed Liddy
American businessman
Edward "Ed" Liddy (born January 28, 1946) is an American businessman who was chairman of the Allstate Corporation from 1999 to 2008.
In September 2008, at the request of the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Liddy agreed to serve as interim chairman and chief executive officer of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). His placement in the role was one of numerous government actions to provide stability to U.S. financial firms during the 2008 financial crisis. Liddy requested a salary of just $1 a year.
Early life
Liddy was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After the death of his father in 1959, he moved to Clearwater, Florida, with his mother and older sister. He was a member of the first graduating class of Clearwater Central Catholic High School in 1964. He earned his bachelor's degree from the Catholic University of America (1968) and MBA from George Washington University (1972).
Career
Liddy began his career as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company in 1972.
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