Hedge Funds

Bridgewater’s co-chief executive Eileen Murray to depart

Former Treasury official David McCormick will run the world’s largest hedge fund on his own

Eileen Murray, co-chief executive officer of Bridgewater Associates
Eileen Murray, co-chief executive officer of Bridgewater Associates Photo: Getty Images

Bridgewater Associates said Eileen Murray plans to step down as co-chief executive in March, culminating a sometimes rocky leadership transition at the world’s largest hedge fund.

David McCormick, who has shared duties with Murray since 2017, will become sole CEO, the firm said Tuesday.

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