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Author: Namrata Ganneri
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Peter Peterson - A Biography in Marathi Peter Peterson (1926-2018) was an American businessman, investment banker, and philanthropist. He was the Chairman and CEO of Lehman Brothers from 1973 to 1984. He was also the United States Secretary of Commerce from 1989 to 1993. Peterson was born in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Yale University in 1948 with a degree in economics. He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1950. After his military service, Peterson worked for the investment banking firm Dillon, Read & Co. from 1950 to 1973. He rose to become the firm's President in 1969. In 1973, Peterson joined Lehman Brothers as its Chairman and CEO. He led the firm through a period of rapid growth and expansion. In 1984, he retired from Lehman Brothers. In 1989, President George H. W. Bush appointed Peterson as the United States Secretary of Commerce. He served in this role until 1993. After leaving government, Peterson co-founded the Blackstone Group, a private equity firm. He also served as the Chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations from 2002 to 2007. Peterson was a major philanthropist. He donated millions of dollars to educational institutions, medical research, and other causes. He was also a strong advocate for free trade and economic development. Peter Peterson died in New York City in 2018 at the age of 92. He was survived by his wife, Joan, and their three children. Namrata Ganneri's Marathi biography of Peter Peterson provides a comprehensive overview of his life and career. The book is based on extensive research, and it includes interviews with Peterson and his friends, colleagues, and family members. Ganneri's biography is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about one of America's most successful businessmen and philanthropists.
