Ed Liddy

Ed Liddy
Born (1946-01-28) January 28, 1946
EducationB.A., Catholic University of America - 1968
MBA, George Washington University - 1972
Known forClayton, Dubilier & Rice (2008, 2010-2015) - partner;
AIG (2008-2009) - interim chairman & CEO;
The Allstate Corp. (1994-2008), chairman and CEO (1999-2006);
Sears, Roebuck & Co (1988-1994), CFO (1992-1994)
Board member ofAbbott Laboratories, AbbVie Inc. and the Forum Club of Southwest Florida

Edward "Ed" Liddy (born January 28, 1946) is an American businessman who was chairman of the Allstate Corporation from 1999 to 2008.

In September 2008, at the request of the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Liddy agreed to serve as interim chairman and chief executive officer of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). His placement in the role was one of numerous government actions to provide stability to U.S. financial firms during the 2008 financial crisis. Liddy requested a salary of just $1 a year.