# Paul Taubman

> Paul J. Taubman is the New York-based founder, chairman and chief executive officer of PJT Partners. After nearly three decades at Morgan Stanley, including leadership of its institutional securities business, he founded his own advisory firm in 2014. Its 2015 combination with Blackstone advisory businesses created the listed PJT Partners. He also serves as board president of New York Cares and supports educational opportunity.

- **Role:** Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at PJT Partners
- **Organizations:** PJT Partners, Morgan Stanley (former executive), New York Cares, Partnership for New York City, Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council, Youth INC National Advisory Board, Prep for Prep (supporter)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BS in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, MBA, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Built PJT Partners from a 2014 advisory firm into a global listed investment bank., Advised independently on Verizon’s $130 billion acquisition of Vodafone’s stake in Verizon Wireless., Led PJT through its combination with Blackstone advisory businesses and 2015 stock-market debut.

## Career timeline

- **1982** — Graduated from Wharton and joined Morgan Stanley’s M&A analyst program.
- **1986** — Returned to Morgan Stanley after completing his Stanford MBA.
- **1995** — Promoted to managing director at Morgan Stanley.
- **2010** — Became co-president of Morgan Stanley Institutional Securities.
- **2012** — Left Morgan Stanley after nearly 30 years.
- **2013** — Advised independently on Verizon’s announced $130 billion purchase of Vodafone’s Verizon Wireless stake.
- **2014** — Founded PJT Partners; Blackstone announced plans to combine its advisory businesses with the firm.
- **2015** — Combined firm began trading on the NYSE on October 1.
- **2018** — PJT acquired CamberView Partners.
- **2019** — Selected as Prep for Prep’s Lilac Ball honoree.
- **2024** — PJT acquired deNovo Partners on October 1.
- **2025** — Returned to Wharton for a December 5 fireside chat; PJT reached $1.714 billion in annual revenue.
- **2026** — Continues to lead PJT; the firm’s office footprint expanded to Stockholm and Milan.

## Achievements

- Built PJT Partners from a 2014 advisory firm into a global listed investment bank.
- Advised independently on Verizon’s $130 billion acquisition of Vodafone’s stake in Verizon Wireless.
- Led PJT through its combination with Blackstone advisory businesses and 2015 stock-market debut.
- Led PJT as annual revenue increased from $405 million in 2015 to $1.714 billion in 2025.
- Recognized as Prep for Prep’s 2019 Lilac Ball honoree.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — PJT announced on October 22 that third-quarter and nine-month results would be released November 3, 2026.
- **2026-07** — PJT reported $486.3 million second-quarter revenue, up 20%, and $904.5 million first-half revenue, up 24%.
- **2026-03** — In a Bloomberg Television interview, warned about disruption to businesses from artificial intelligence.
- **2025-12** — Discussed founding PJT, recruiting and the firm’s name with Wharton students on December 5.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pjtpartners.com/people/paul-j-taubman
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-taubman-56798422a
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/pjtpartners

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