Don Mullen

Don Mullen

Founder & CEO Pretium

New York, NY, USA

Pretium

Don Mullen is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Pretium. Over the course of three decades, Don has played a significant role in building successful, research-driven investment businesses, while earning a strong reputation as a strategic, innovative leader in the investments space.

Professional Experience

Experience & Expertise That Define Leadership

Founder & CEO at Pretium

Feb 2012
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Pretium is a specialized investment manager focused on real estate, mortgage finance and corporate debt.

Partner at Goldman Sachs

May 2001 - Oct 2012
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Goldman Sachs is an American multinational company that engages in global investment banking, investment management and other financial services. Prior to being named Partner, Don served as the Head of the Securities Division’s Global Credit and Mortgage business and served on numerous committees, including the Management Committee and as chair of the Principal Investments Committee.

Sr. Managing Director and Global Head of Credit at Bear Stearns

Jun 2008
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Bear Stearns was a global investment bank, securities trading and brokerage firm. After the financial crisis of 2008, Bear Stearns was acquired by JPMorgan Chase. Don also served on the Board of Directors and Management and Compensation Committees.

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Board of Directors at Friends of the High Line

Jun 2012
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Friends of the High Line is a nonprofit organization that works with communities and is devoted to reimagining the role public spaces have in creating connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities.

Board of Directors | New York Chapter at The Nature Conservancy

Feb 2018
New York, NY,, USA

Achievements at this Role

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organization. Founded in 1951, it has over one million members globally as of 2021, and has protected more than 119,000,000 acres of land in its history.

Development Board at Yale University

Oct 2017 - Mar 2026
New Haven, CT,, USA

Achievements at this Role

Established in 1701, Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.

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Education & Achievements

A World-Class Academic Journey Paired with Real-World Impact

Yale University

Oct 2003 - Mar 2026

BA | Economics