Jeremy Grantham is a major figure in the world of finance and philanthropy, known for his astute foresight as an investor and unwavering commitment to tackling climate change. As co-founder of global investment firm GMO, he has earned a reputation as an accurate identifier of market bubbles and an advocate for investments based on long-term value and sustainability. His career spans over a decade and includes both success in finance and a deep commitment to solving today's environmental challenges.

Early life and career

Jeremy Grantham was born in 1938 in Hertfordshire, England. He studied economics at the University of Sheffield and subsequently gained an MBA from Harvard Business School, which opened the door to the world of finance. His career began at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell, but his key breakthrough came in 1969 when he co-founded Batterymarch Financial Management and became an early proponent of indexing, now a common investment strategy.

In 1977, he and his partners founded GMO…