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Thomas Peterffy
Thomas Peterffy
  • Born: September 30, 1944
  • Nationality: Hungarian
  • Profession: Founder Chairman Interactive Brokers

Thomas Peterffy is a Hungarian-born American billionaire businessman. He is the founder, chairman, and the largest shareholder of Interactive Brokers. Peterffy worked as an architectural draftsman after emigrating to the US, and later became a computer programmer. In 1977, he purchased a seat on the American Stock Exchange and played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities. According to Forbes he is the richest Hungarian, and the richest person in Florida.