Nicole Arnaboldi
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Nicole S. Arnaboldi is an American financier and investor at Credit Suisse
and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners
. She succeeded Steven C. Rattner
as the Chairman of the private equity firm in 2008. Arnaboldi is the first and only woman to lead a major buyout shop. In 2008, Arnaboldi was ranked the #1 Nonbank Women in Finance by U.S. Banker, citing multiple responsibilities at DLJ and Credit Suisse, overseeing nearly $100 billion in alternative investment assets, one of the largest such portfolios in the world.
. Arnaboldi joined Credit Suisse First Boston
in November 2000 through the merger with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
, where she was a Managing Director in DLJ's merchant banking team. Prior to the merger, Arnaboldi spent 15 years at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette primarily in the private equity
and venture capital
groups. Arnaboldi joined DLJ in 1985 in the investment banking group. In 1987, she moved to the Sprout Group DLJ's venture capital affiliate, where she was involved in a variety of principal transactions. In 1993, she moved to the private equity group, where she was promoted to Managing Director in 1996. Ms. Arnaboldi serves on the Investment Committees for most of the Credit Suisse private equity funds. She also serves on the boards of New Yorkers for Children and The Gillen Brewer School, and previously served on the boards of Duane Reade
Corp., Horizon G.P., Inc. and several private companies. She also has served on the board of the Harvard Club of New York, and served as Treasurer of the Harvard Alumni Association. Arnaboldi holds a BA magna cum laude from Harvard College
, a JD cum laude from Harvard Law School
and an MBA with a high distinction from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, where she was a Baker Scholar.
Credit Suisse
The Credit Suisse Group AG is a Swiss multinational financial services company headquartered in Zurich, with more than 250 branches in Switzerland and operations in more than 50 countries.-History:...
and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on leveraged buyout transactions. The firm is currently an affiliate of Credit Suisse and traces its roots to Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, the investment bank acquired by Credit Suisse First Boston in 2000...
. She succeeded Steven C. Rattner
Steven C. Rattner
Steven C. Rattner was a Managing Director of Credit Suisse in the Asset Management division and the former Head of its DLJ Merchant Banking Partners affiliate.-Career:...
as the Chairman of the private equity firm in 2008. Arnaboldi is the first and only woman to lead a major buyout shop. In 2008, Arnaboldi was ranked the #1 Nonbank Women in Finance by U.S. Banker, citing multiple responsibilities at DLJ and Credit Suisse, overseeing nearly $100 billion in alternative investment assets, one of the largest such portfolios in the world.
History and Career
Nicole S. Arnaboldi serves as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Alternative Investments at CSFB Private Equity. She also serves as Chairman and Co-Head of Illiquid Alternatives Business at DLJ Merchant Banking PartnersDLJ Merchant Banking Partners
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on leveraged buyout transactions. The firm is currently an affiliate of Credit Suisse and traces its roots to Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, the investment bank acquired by Credit Suisse First Boston in 2000...
. Arnaboldi joined Credit Suisse First Boston
Credit Suisse First Boston
Credit Suisse First Boston was the former name of the banking firm Credit Suisse.-History:In 1978, Credit Suisse and First Boston Corporation formed a London-based 50-50 investment banking joint venture called the Financière Crédit Suisse-First Boston...
in November 2000 through the merger with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette or DLJ is a defunct U.S. investment bank founded by William H. Donaldson, Richard Jenrette and Dan Lufkin in 1959. Its businesses included securities underwriting; sales and trading; investment and merchant banking; financial advisory services; investment research;...
, where she was a Managing Director in DLJ's merchant banking team. Prior to the merger, Arnaboldi spent 15 years at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette primarily in the private equity
Private equity
Private equity, in finance, is an asset class consisting of equity securities in operating companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange....
and venture capital
Venture capital
Venture capital is financial capital provided to early-stage, high-potential, high risk, growth startup companies. The venture capital fund makes money by owning equity in the companies it invests in, which usually have a novel technology or business model in high technology industries, such as...
groups. Arnaboldi joined DLJ in 1985 in the investment banking group. In 1987, she moved to the Sprout Group DLJ's venture capital affiliate, where she was involved in a variety of principal transactions. In 1993, she moved to the private equity group, where she was promoted to Managing Director in 1996. Ms. Arnaboldi serves on the Investment Committees for most of the Credit Suisse private equity funds. She also serves on the boards of New Yorkers for Children and The Gillen Brewer School, and previously served on the boards of Duane Reade
Duane Reade
Duane Reade Inc., a subsidiary of the Walgreen Company, is a chain of pharmacy and convenience stores, primarily located in New York City, known for its high volume small store layouts in densely populated Manhattan locations...
Corp., Horizon G.P., Inc. and several private companies. She also has served on the board of the Harvard Club of New York, and served as Treasurer of the Harvard Alumni Association. Arnaboldi holds a BA magna cum laude from Harvard College
Harvard College
Harvard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of two schools within Harvard University granting undergraduate degrees...
, a JD cum laude from Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
and an MBA with a high distinction from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, where she was a Baker Scholar.