About
First Name:
Last Name:
Title and Organization:
Bio:
Gerald A. Beeson is the Chief Operating Officer of Citadel. As COO, he is responsible for the firm’s key corporate functions globally and is a member of Citadel’s Portfolio Committee. Prior to being named COO in 2008, Gerald served as Citadel’s Chief Financial Officer, a role he held until 2021. Gerald joined Citadel in 1993 as an intern and was among the company’s first employees.
Gerald received his MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with concentrations in Accountancy and Finance from DePaul University. He is registered as a certified public accountant with the State of Illinois. In addition, he has served on several industry related committees or boards.
Gerald is a Trustee and former Chair of the Board of Trustees for DePaul University. He is also a Vice Chair for Big Shoulders Fund, a member of the Board of Directors for Marist High School and a Trustee for the Civic Federation. Gerald is a member of the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.
Fellowship Program
Class
