Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Ken Griffin Slams New York City's Business-Friendly Climate. In a scathing critique, Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel LLC, has publicly denounced New York City's business environment, stating that it "doesn't welcome success" under Mayor Eric Adams' administration, specifically pointing to the tenure of former Mayor Eric Adams' appointee, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Infrastructure, Meera J. Mamdani. Griffin's comments come as a surprise, given his long-standing ties to the city and his previous investments in New York-based businesses. The billionaire's remarks are likely to spark a heated debate about the city's economic policies and its ability to attract and retain top talent.


Ken Griffin Says New York ‘Doesn’t Welcome Success’ Under Mamdani  WSJ