Richard C. Blum

American investor (1935–2022)

Richard Charles Blum (July 31, 1935[1] – February 27, 2022) was an American investor. He was the husband of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein. He was the chairman and president of Blum Capital, an equity investment management firm.

Richard C. Blum
First Gentleman of San Francisco
In role
January 20, 1980 – January 8, 1988
Preceded byGina Moscone (First Lady)
Succeeded bySherry Agnos (First Lady)
Personal details
Born
Richard Charles Blum

(1935-07-31)July 31, 1935
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 2022(2022-02-27) (aged 86)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Spouse(s)
(m. 1980)
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley (BS, MBA)
OccupationInvestor

Blum was on the boards of directors of many companies. He worked for CB Richard Ellis, until May 2009. He was the chairman of that board. He was a regent of the University of California from 2002 until his death.[2]

Blum died on February 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California from lung cancer, aged 86.[3]

References

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  1. "AHF Annual Dinner : Events". American Himalayan Foundation. October 11, 2010. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014.
  2. Tempest, Rone (November 18, 2005). "Deal-Maker's Worlds Mesh at Party in S.F." Los Angeles Times.
  3. Asimov, Nanette (February 28, 2022). "Richard Blum dies: S.F. financier, UC regent and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein". San Francisco Chronicle.