Early Life
Michael Hintze was born in Harbin, China, on July 27, 1953, to parents who fled Russia after the Bolshevik revolution. The family later moved to Sydney, Australia, where Hintze was raised. He attended St Leo's College, Wahroonga, and pursued higher education at the University of Sydney, earning degrees in physics and engineering. He also holds an MSc in Acoustics from the University of New South Wales and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rise to Success
After serving in the Australian Army, Hintze began his career in finance. He worked for Salomon Brothers, Credit Suisse First Boston, and Goldman Sachs before founding CQS in 1999. CQS, a London-based hedge fund, has become a prominent player in the credit markets, managing billions in assets. In 2024, Hintze sold most of CQS's assets to Manulife and started a new firm called Deltroit.
Key Business Strategies
Hintze's success is attributed to his expertise in credit markets and hedge fund management. His strategies involved fundamental research and quantitative analysis. CQS specialized in various investment strategies, including credit and alternative investments.
Philanthropy
Hintze and his wife Dorothy established the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation in 2005, supporting over 150 charities. He has made significant donations to the arts, education, and health. Notable contributions include funding the restoration of Michelangelo's frescoes in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican and donating to the Natural History Museum in London. He also supports educational institutions like the University of Sydney and Harvard University.
