Carl Icahn
Also known as: Icahn
Founder and Controlling Shareholder
Known For
Pioneering shareholder activism by acquiring large stakes in underperforming companies and forcing operational fixes to unlock shareholder value.
About
Launching his career in 1968 with Icahn & Co., he built a fortune by targeting undervalued companies through proxy fights and board overhauls, scoring massive gains from stakes in Apple, Netflix, and casino giants like Caesars and Tropicana. His portfolio as of early 2026 features top holdings in Icahn Enterprises, CVR Energy, and Southwest Gas, reflecting his focus on deep-value cyclicals and activist pushes for smarter capital allocation. In 2020, Icahn shifted his base to Sunny Isles Beach, leveraging Florida's tax advantages to oversee ongoing battles against corporate mismanagement from South Florida.
