Jim Chanos is the founder and Managing Partner of Kynikos Associates.
As the largest exclusive short selling investment firm, Kynikos
provides investment management services for domestic and offshore
clients. Throughout his investment career, Mr. Chanos has identified
and sold short the shares of numerous well-known corporate financial
disasters. His views on the economy, regulation and investment
strategies, among other topics, are regularly covered by news
organizations worldwide. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mr.
Chanos lives in New York City with his four children. He received his
BA in economics and political science in 1985 from Yale University.