Glenn Allen Youngkin, an American entrepreneur and political figure, assumed office as the 74th governor of Virginia in 2022.
Affiliated with the Republican Party, he dedicated 25 years to the private equity company, the Carlyle Group, eventually attaining the role of co-CEO in 2018.
In 2020, he stepped down from this position to pursue his gubernatorial candidacy.
Who is Glenn Youngkin?
Glenn Allen Youngkin, born on December 9, 1966, in Richmond, Virginia, is the son of Ellis and Carroll Wayne Youngkin.
His father, a former Duke University basketball player, pursued a career in accounting and finance.
Youngkin’s mother, with a doctorate in nursing, specialized in women’s health, serving as a professor and associate dean for graduate studies at Florida Atlantic University.
During Youngkin’s teenage years, the family relocated from Richmond to Virginia Beach.
He graduated from the private Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1985, earning various basketball accolades.
Youngkin then attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, on a basketball scholarship, playing four seasons for the Owls in the Southwest Conference. His career included 82 points and 67 rebounds.
In 1990, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in managerial studies and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.
Subsequently, Youngkin pursued further education at Harvard Business School, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in 1994.
Glenn Youngkin Career
Following his graduation from Rice University in 1990, Youngkin entered the investment bank First Boston.
There, he focused on mergers and acquisitions as well as capital market financing.
The company underwent a buyout by Credit Suisse, transforming into Credit Suisse First Boston.
However, in 1992, Youngkin departed to pursue his MBA.
After obtaining his Master of Business Administration in 1994, he became a part of the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Glenn Youngkin Wife
Suzanne Youngkin recognized as a prominent figure in the Virginia community, a dedicated mother, and the spouse of Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin, has been married for almost three decades.
Positioned to become the future First Lady of the Commonwealth, Mrs. Youngkin commenced her career as a public relations executive at Ogilvy PR and currently occupies various leadership roles within Virginia-based organizations.
As indicated by the Virginia Ready website, Suzanne serves as the President of the Phos Foundation and sits on the Board of Directors for the Shakespeare Theatre Company and the Meadowkirk Retreat Center.
Additionally, she acts as an Advisory Council member at Virginia Tech’s Equine Medical Center.
Furthermore, Suzanne Youngkin is the Founder of Normandy Farm, a distinguished luxury horse farm.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and shares four children with Glenn.
Glenn Youngkin Net Worth
Forbes approximates Youngkin’s wealth at around $470 million, marking a $30 million increase since September, even after contributing an additional $3.5 million in loans to his campaign.
This uptick is mainly attributed to the ascending stock price of Carlyle.
He earned his wealth through his successful career at Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm.
Glenn Youngkin Family
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on December 9, 1966, Glenn Allen Youngkin is the son of Ellis (formerly Quinn) and Carroll Wayne Youngkin.
His father was both a Duke University basketball player and engaged in the fields of accounting and finance.
