William Green (journalist)

William Green
Born (1968-08-26) August 26, 1968[1]
London, England
EducationEton College

University of Oxford (BA)

Columbia University (MS)
OccupationsJournalist and author
Websitewilliamgreenwrites.com

William Green is an English journalist and author who writes about investing and personal development. He is the author of Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life.

Early life and education

William Green was born and raised in London, England.[2] He attended Eton College where he studied English literature at the University of Oxford before earning a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.[3]

Career

Green started his career in journalism, writing for publications such as Time, Fortune, Forbes, The New Yorker and The Economist.[3] He has also worked as a ghostwriter. He is a senior advisor to the Global Value team at First Eagle Investments.[4] In 2021, he published Richer, Wiser, Happier, a collection of interviews with over forty prominent investors.[5][6]

Published works

  • The Great Minds of Investing (editor and writer, 2015)
  • Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life (2021)

References

  1. ↑ "William Green (Author of Richer, Wiser, Happier)". Goodreads. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "About". William Green. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 "William Green". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "William Green - Senior Advisor". First Eagle Investments. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  5. ↑ Robert Lenzner (14 April 2021). "Learning How to Invest From the Pros". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
  6. ↑ Jonathan Clements (14 May 2021). "The not-so-surprising secrets of wealthy investors". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 October 2025.