Early Life and Education
David G. Kabiller was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 2, 1963. He comes from a Jewish family. He excelled in academics from an early age, laying the foundation for his future success. Kabiller attended Northwestern University, where he received a B.A. in economics and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management. He also received an athletic scholarship to play tennis and was named to the Big Ten's Academic All-Conference team.
Rise to Success
Kabiller's career began at Goldman Sachs & Co. where he served as a vice president. In 1998, he co-founded AQR Capital Management with Cliff Asness, John Liew, and Robert Krail. AQR quickly became a leading global investment management firm, where Kabiller serves as the Head of Business Development. He initiated AQR's international growth and its introduction of mutual funds. He played a pivotal role in the creation of the AQR University symposia series and the AQR Insight Award.
Key Business Strategies
At AQR, Kabiller has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation. He helped spearhead AQR's introduction of mutual funds, expanding the firm's reach and impact. Kabiller established AQR's QUANTA Academy program, a holistic employee development initiative that fosters professional and personal growth within the company. He also co-authored several papers on investment topics, including “Buffett's Alpha,” which received the 2018 Graham and Dodd Award.
Philanthropy
David Kabiller is actively involved in philanthropy, primarily focusing on education, nanotechnology, and longevity research. He is a member of the Northwestern University Board of Trustees and has established several awards and programs to support academic research, scholarships, and the arts. His philanthropic initiatives include the Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine, the Kabiller Young Investigator Award, and the Kabiller Science of Empathy Prize.
