In a heartwarming gesture that many employees worldwide would cherish, billionaire CEO Ken Griffin, who leads the multinational hedge fund Citadel LLC and founded Citadel Securities, made a dream come true for 1,200 of his staff and their family members.
The New York Post reported that he generously paid for their three-day trip to Tokyo Disneyland for an anniversary celebration.
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During the celebration, which took place from October 27 to 29, employees representing six of the company’s offices in the Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Gurugram, came together.
Alongside their spouses and children, they enjoyed visits to both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
To make the occasion even more unique, a private performance by the band Maroon 5 and Scottish DJ Calvin Harris was arranged, as detailed by the Post.
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Additionally, he graciously shouldered all the expenses related to travel, accommodations, meals, Disney tickets, entertainment, and childcare for the entire group.
To enhance their experience, Mr. Griffin ensured that all his employees received expedited passes, allowing them to skip the long queues for major rides and other popular attractions.
Before the introduction of Maroon 5, Mr. Griffin took the stage at the anniversary celebration. He addressed the attendees, saying, ‘
‘Today, the range of talent we have brought together is simply astonishing. We’ve created not one but two firms at the forefront of the industry. Together, we have imagined and built the future of finance.”
In December of the previous year, he repeated this generous gesture for his staff in the United States, Canada, Europe, and their families.
He reserved the entire Disney World for their exclusive use, celebrating their collective accomplishments throughout the year. He went the extra mile by covering the costs of accommodations, park tickets, and a diverse range of meals, from delectable lamb chops to sushi and paella.
The employees were in for a memorable treat, including a concert featuring the celebrated band Coldplay alongside performances by Carly Rae Jepsen and DJ Diplo, creating an unforgettable experience for all.
Around 10,000 individuals gathered at Walt Disney World over the three days of festivities, according to a company spokesperson. This all-encompassing vacation served as Mr. Griffin’s expression of gratitude to his employees for their dedicated efforts throughout a highly successful year.
It also marked the company’s achievements in the market despite the challenges faced by many other hedge funds throughout the year.
Who is Ken Griffin?
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As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Ken Griffin’s wealth is estimated at a substantial $35.4 billion. Over the past three years, Citadel and Citadel Securities have witnessed significant growth, doubling their staff numbers. They currently employ over 400 professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.
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