Friday, March 13, 2009

Bigger then Enron....self made....I think not!

Net Worth:$1.7 bil
Fortune:self made
Source:HCA Healthcare
Age:70
Country Of Citizenship:United States
Residence:Nashville, Tennessee
Industry:Health Care
Education:Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Arts / Science, Washington University, Medical Doctor
Marital Status:married, 3 children


Former Air Force flight surgeon took HCA, nation's largest hospital operator, private with Bain Capital, KKR and Merrill Lynch in 2006. At the time the $33 billion leveraged buyout was the largest in history; eclipsed by $45 billion purchase of power giant TXU four months later. "Being private in these times is a blessing. The timing couldn't have been better." Founded Hospital Corp. of America with father and Jack Massey 1968; took public following year. Led management buyout 1989; took public again 3 years later. Merged with Richard Rainwater's 1994, became chief exec again 3 years later. Nashville native left board in January, now focused on philanthropy through family foundation.

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