Scot French

Scot French

Scot French (#2227)

  • $ 2 B
  • Private equity
  • United States
  • M
  • 55 Years

About Me

Scot French is a founding partner of HPS Investment Partners, one of the world's biggest alternative credit managers with $149 billion in assets. French cofounded HPS in 2007 with Scott Kapnick and Michael Patterson, who are both also billionaires. HPS was sold to BlackRock in July 2025 for around $12 billion in BlackRock stock. French previously managed a proprietary investment fund within Citigroup, and before that worked at Goldman Sachs and Salomon Brothers. He began his career as an accountant at Price Waterhouse after graduating from the University of Illinois.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Scot French’s rise and global influence.

  • #2177   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Scot French’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.9B (May 4, 2026)