About
John Amboian is a private investor who previously served as Chairman and CEO of Nuveen Investments from 2007 until his 2016 retirement, having held progressively senior roles at the firm since 1995. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance positions at Miller Brewing Company and Kraft Foods Inc. He currently serves as an industry advisor to Madison Dearborn Partners, senior advisor to Estancia Capital, and chairs the board of North Square Investments.
Investments
Board seats
Cresset Capital ManagementNorth Square Investments
Per the firm's website.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Amboian?
- John Amboian is a private investor who previously served as Chairman and CEO of Nuveen Investments from 2007 until his 2016 retirement, having held progressively senior roles at the firm since 1995. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance positions at Miller Brewing Company and Kraft Foods Inc. He currently serves as an industry advisor to Madison Dearborn Partners, senior advisor to Estancia Capital, and chairs the board of North Square Investments.
- Where does John Amboian work?
- John Amboian is Private Investor at Adams Street Partners.
- What boards does John Amboian sit on?
- John Amboian holds tracked board seats at Cresset Capital Management, North Square Investments.







