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International Business Times
International Business Times
Marvie Basilan

Michael Grimes, Star Banker Behind Musk's Twitter Buyout, To Lead Sovereign Wealth Fund: Reports

Morgan Stanley top banker Michael Grimes. Bloomberg Television on YouTube | Morgan Stanley's Teflon Banker Looks Beyond Uber Flop for Next Deal (Credit: Bloomberg Television YouTube / Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Grimes left his 30 years at Morgan Stanley to join the Commerce Department
  • The star banker was a key figure in Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter in 2022
  • The US sovereign wealth fund is still in the early stages and plans may still change

The U.S. Commerce Department has tapped top Morgan Stanley banker Michael Grimes, who was a main figure in Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X), to lead the sovereign wealth fund being pushed by President Donald Trump, new reports revealed.

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