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Abigail Johnson

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Abigail Johnson

President and CEO of Fidelity Investments


Who is Abigail Johnson?

Abigail Johnson, the current President and CEO of Fidelity Investments, has been a prominent figure in the finance industry. Born on December 19, 1961, she is the granddaughter of Edward C. Johnson II, the founder of Fidelity. Abigail joined the company in 1988 and began as an analyst and portfolio manager after earning an MBA from Harvard Business School. She steadily rose through the ranks, becoming President in 2012 and CEO in 2014, succeeding her father, Edward C. "Ned" Johnson III.

Under her leadership, Fidelity has continued to thrive, maintaining its position as one of the largest asset managers in the world, with over $13 trillion assets under management, over $5 trillion of which are discretionary assets (i.e. mutual funds and managed accounts). Abigail has been instrumental in modernizing the company, embracing new technologies, and expanding its offerings in cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Beyond her business acumen, Abigail is known for her philanthropic efforts. She has supported various educational initiatives and made significant contributions to the Fidelity Foundation, which focuses on education, arts, and culture. Her commitment to philanthropy and innovation in the financial sector has earned her numerous accolades, including being consistently listed among Forbes' most powerful women.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Abigail Johnson

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Colin Jost

Comedian, Actor, Writer

12th cousin
via John Johnson

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John W. Johnston

U.S. Senator from Virginia

14th cousin 5 times removed
via Robert II, King of Scotland

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

11th cousin
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

18th cousin 1 time removed
via Robert II, King of Scotland

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General Joseph E. Johnston

Confederate Army - U.S. Civil War

13th cousin 6 times removed
via Robert II, King of Scotland

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Nicholas Snow

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Paine Jr.

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

8th cousin 1 time removed
via John Bass

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William A. Buckingham

41st Governor of Connecticut

6th cousin 4 times removed
via John Alden

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Joseph Adams

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

7th cousin 3 times removed
via John Doane Jr.

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Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts

7th cousin 3 times removed
via John Alden

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Admiral William Halsey

U.S. Navy - World War II

8th cousin 2 times removed
via John Alden

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George Herbert

8th Earl of Carnarvon
Owner, Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey)

11th cousin 2 times removed
via Jacob French

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George Herbert

8th Earl of Carnarvon
Owner, Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey)

11th cousin 1 time removed
via John Doane

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Annie Proulx

Novelist and Short Story Writer

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Elisha Paine

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Allyn Cox

Muralist

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Rev. John House

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Kenyon Cox

Painter and Illustrator

8th cousin 4 times removed
via Rev. John House

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Linda Hunt

TV and Movie Actress

11th cousin
via Edward Frost

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Linda Hunt

TV and Movie Actress

11th cousin 2 times removed
via William Heath

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Linda Hunt

TV and Movie Actress

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

10th cousin 3 times removed
via William Heath

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Orson Bean

TV Actor

10th cousin
via John Alden

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

11th cousin
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Mark Isham

Musician, Film Composer

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Wolston Child

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