Julian Robertson (born June 25, 1932) is a renowned American hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He founded J. W. Robertson & Co., which grew into one of the world’s largest hedge funds in the 1980s. Known for his value‑investment philosophy, rigorous risk management, and keen market insight, Robertson was named one of the most influential investors by the Wall Street Journal. After retiring, he devoted significant wealth to education and medical research, establishing the Julian Robertson Foundation to support university finance programs and student scholarships.