Stephen Pagliuca Biography: Net Worth, Wife, Age, Height, Children, Parents

Stephen Gerard Pagliuca is an American private equity investor, co-chairman of Bain Capital, and co-owner of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A football league.

He has held the position of co-chairman at Bain Capital and is currently serving as a Senior Advisor there.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephen Gerard Pagliuca
• Stage Name: Stephen Pagliuca
• Born: January 16, 1955
• Age: 69 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, US
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American private equity investor and prominent sports executive
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: John and Mary Pagliuca.
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Judy Pagliuca
• Children: Joseph Case Pagliuca
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4.5 billion

Early Life And Education

Stephen Gerard Pagliuca was born in New York City on January 16, 1955, to parents John and Mary Pagliuca.

While he may have grown up with siblings, their names are not publicly known. He graduated from Ridge High School in 1973 before attending Duke University, where he played freshman basketball.

Pagliuca earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Duke in 1977.

Following his undergraduate studies, Pagliuca pursued an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was recognized as a Baker Scholar, an honour reserved for the top students in his class.

Pagliuca is of Italian descent and practices Roman Catholicism, reflecting his cultural and religious background.

Career

Stephen Gerard Pagliuca began his career as a senior accountant and international tax specialist at Peat Marwick Mitchell & Company (now KPMG) in the Netherlands.

In 1982, he joined Bain & Company, a global consulting firm, where he focused on client relationships in the information services and healthcare industries.

He played a key role in creating Bain’s turnaround practice. In 1989, he joined Bain Capital, investing in various media, technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors.

Pagliuca served as co-chairman of Bain Capital from 2016 and was involved in numerous high-profile roles. He has been a board member of companies like Burger King, Warner Chilcott, Gartner Group, and the Hospital Corporation of America.

In 2009, he ran for the US Senate seat once held by Ted Kennedy. He is actively involved in Democratic causes, serving on committees for Congressman Joe Kennedy and the Democratic National Advisory Committee.

Pagliuca is also deeply involved in sports. He is the managing general partner and a member of the executive committee of the Boston Celtics, where he serves on the Board of Governors and the NBA’s Competition Committee.

In 2022, he acquired a 55% stake in the Italian football club Atalanta and was named co-chairman. His passion for sports and business extends to various other leadership roles.

Beyond his career, Pagliuca contributes to education and healthcare. He is a member of the Harvard Business School (HBS) Board of Dean’s Advisors, the Board of Overseers’ Committee on University Resources, and the HBS Healthcare Initiative Advisory Board.

He also serves on Duke University’s Board of Trustees and Massachusetts General Hospital’s President’s Council. In 2016, he and his wife donated the “Pagliuca Life Lab” to Harvard University for medical research.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @stevepagliuca
• Twitter handle: @stephenpags7

Personal Life

Stephen Pagliuca is married to Judy Pagliuca, a biotech investor. They have a son, Joseph Case Pagliuca, who lives in Boston.

The couple is known for their philanthropy, notably their 2016 donation to Harvard University for the “Pagliuca Life Lab.”

Net Worth

Stephen Pagliuca’s net worth is estimated at at least $4.5 billion.

This wealth largely comes from his holdings in HCA Healthcare, where he owns about 15.2 million shares worth over $4.5 billion, and investments in Gartner Inc., valued at around $17 million.