Tony James
Chairman at
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Net worth: 52 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Mr. Hamilton E.
James is a Founder at Jefferson Life Sciences LLC, a Co-Founder & Director at Swift River Investments, Inc, a Chairman at Costco Wholesale Corp., a Chairman at Jefferson River Capital LLC, a Co-Chairman at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a President & Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone Advisory Services LP and a Vice Chairman-Coldwater Conservations Fund at Trout Unlimited, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Partnership For Education Advancement, Blackstone Group Management LLC, Swift River Investments, Inc, Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc, Digital Asset Holdings LLC, The Council for the United States & Italy, Center for American Progress, Blackstone Group Holdings LLC, The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. and Wildlife Conservation Society.
Mr. James was previously employed as an Executive Vice Chairman by Blackstone, Inc., a Director & Chairman-Global Investment Banking by Credit Suisse First Boston Corp., a Director & Chairman of Investment Banking by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker), a Chairman-Banking Group by DLJ Merchant Banking, Inc., a Director & Chairman-Banking Group by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp., a Trustee by 2econd Stage Theatre, a President by Blackstone Distressed Securities Advisors LP, a Chairman by Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., an Owner by Hamilton Ranches, Inc., a Member of Technology & Competitiveness by President's Export Council, a Vice Chairman by The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund, a Commissioner by The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and a Trustee by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10/2026 | 56,955 ( 0.01% ) | 52 M $ | 30/09/2026 |
Latest news about Tony James
Tony James active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | Chairman | 01/08/2017 |
Partnership For Education Advancement
 Partnership For Education Advancement Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Partnership For Education Advancement is a nonprofit organization that supports mission-driven colleges and universities, particularly historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), to advance socioeconomic mobility for low-income, first-generation, and under-resourced students. The private company is based in New York. The organization provides operational and technology solutions aimed at improving enrollment, student success, fundraising, and institutional effectiveness. It engages in multi-year partnerships with individual HBCUs, offering services such as customized CRM systems, digital engagement platforms, AI-driven student support tools, and shared services to reduce costs. The American company also collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education on initiatives like the Better FAFSA program to help institutions manage financial aid packaging efficiently. The company was founded by James W. Runcie. James W. Runcie has been the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 29/11/2022 |
Jefferson River Capital LLC
 Jefferson River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jefferson River Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout transactions. | Chairman | - |
Digital Asset Holdings LLC
 Digital Asset Holdings LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform that transforms financial markets through privacy-enabled blockchain technology | Director/Board Member | - |
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc.
 The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care system services | Director/Board Member | - |
Center for American Progress
 Center for American Progress Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as advocacy organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Blackstone Advisory Services LP
 Blackstone Advisory Services LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | President | - |
Trout Unlimited, Inc.
 Trout Unlimited, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conserves, protects & restores coldwater fisheries | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museums | Chairman | - |
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Education of Tony James
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 30 |
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Costco Wholesale Corp.
 Costco Wholesale Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates membership warehouses and e-Commerce sites | Retail Trade |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Credit Suisse (USA) LLC
 Credit Suisse (USA) LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and asset management services | Finance |
Blackstone Group Holdings LLC
 Blackstone Group Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Blackstone Distressed Securities Advisors LP
 Blackstone Distressed Securities Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Distressed Securities Advisors invests primarily in distressed and defaulted debt securities and related equities, with an emphasis on smaller, less efficiently traded issues. They invest in leveraged loans, second lien loans, high yield bonds, distressed securities, mezzanine securities, public and private equity, and credit derivatives. The firm's investment process uses a variety of proprietary and non-proprietary research models as well as third-party reports and in-house analysis, and tends to follow a bottom-up approach. They conduct an in-depth review of potential investments through 1) analysis of corporate activities and financials, 2) reviews of annual reports, prospectuses and other filings, and 3) meetings with senior management of their target companies. The firm seeks to capitalize on both long- and short-term inefficiencies in the market. They also occasionally invest opportunistically seeking short-term gains, and may weight their strategy towards deep value. | Finance |
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates art museums | Consumer Services |
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
 Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and brokerage services | Finance |
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (New York)
 The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (New York) General GovernmentGovernment Operates as a state government authority that operates and manages air, land, rail & sea transport infrastructure | Government |
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
 Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real Estate Investment Trusts | Finance |
Wildlife Conservation Society
 Wildlife Conservation Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates society to save wildlife | Commercial Services |
DLJ Merchant Banking, Inc.
 DLJ Merchant Banking, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Specializes in investments in leveraged buyouts | Finance |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides marine research, engineering and higher education services | Industrial Services |
The Council for the United States & Italy
 The Council for the United States & Italy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides forum for expanding and deepening interchange between the American and Italian business communities | Commercial Services |
President's Export Council
 President's Export Council General GovernmentGovernment Provides advisory services to internation trade | Government |
Blackstone Advisory Services LP
Blackstone Advisory Services LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Trout Unlimited, Inc.
Trout Unlimited, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conserves, protects & restores coldwater fisheries | Commercial Services |
Blackstone, Inc.
 Blackstone, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides alternative asset management services | Finance |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates corporate funds to provide local and national arts education programs | Miscellaneous |
Blackstone Group Management LLC
 Blackstone Group Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
2econd Stage Theatre
 2econd Stage Theatre Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces an adventurous range of premieres, musicals, bold new interpretations of contemporary plays and unique theatrical experiences | Consumer Services |
Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as advocacy organization | Commercial Services |
Swift River Investments, Inc.
 Swift River Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Swift River Invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc
 Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides ballet theatrical performances | Consumer Services |
Hamilton Ranches, Inc.
 Hamilton Ranches, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces pecan meats | Process Industries |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard College
 Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc.
The Mount Sinai Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care system services | Health Services |
Digital Asset Holdings LLC
Digital Asset Holdings LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platform that transforms financial markets through privacy-enabled blockchain technology | Technology Services |
Jefferson River Capital LLC
Jefferson River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jefferson River Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in buyout transactions. | Finance |
Partnership For Education Advancement
Partnership For Education Advancement Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Partnership For Education Advancement is a nonprofit organization that supports mission-driven colleges and universities, particularly historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), to advance socioeconomic mobility for low-income, first-generation, and under-resourced students. The private company is based in New York. The organization provides operational and technology solutions aimed at improving enrollment, student success, fundraising, and institutional effectiveness. It engages in multi-year partnerships with individual HBCUs, offering services such as customized CRM systems, digital engagement platforms, AI-driven student support tools, and shared services to reduce costs. The American company also collaborates with the U.S. Department of Education on initiatives like the Better FAFSA program to help institutions manage financial aid packaging efficiently. The company was founded by James W. Runcie. James W. Runcie has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
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