Arthur Paul Becker is an American real estate investor and developer, best known as the CEO of NaviSite and Zinio.
He was also married to famed fashion designer Vera Wang for 23 years, during which time he played a key role in helping her brand grow into a global fashion empire. With extensive real estate expertise, Becker has been involved in many high-profile real estate developments in New York City.
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- Full name: Arthur Paul Becker
- Stage Name: Arthur P. Becker
- Born: 1949 or 1950
- Age: 74 or 75
- Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Investor, real estate developer, CEO of Zinio
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Becker
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Vera Wang (married 1989–2012)
- Children: Cecilia Becker and Josephine Becker
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $700 million
Early life and education
Arthur Paul Becker was born in 1949 or 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. Although his exact date of birth is not known, he was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Becker. Details about his siblings have not been revealed.
Becker attended Bennington College, graduating in 1972, and later earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He is white and Christian.
Career
Arthur Becker began his career as a stockbroker at Bear Stearns & Co. Inc., where he gained financial expertise. He later launched several business ventures, including a sports binoculars company called Bnox and an investment in a macadamia nut farm in Hawaii.
In the early 2000s, Becker moved into technology, buying a controlling stake in web hosting company NaviSite through his investment firm ClearBlue Technologies. He served as NaviSite’s CEO until the company was sold to Time Warner Cable for $230 million in 2010.
After NaviSite, Becker became president and CEO of digital publishing platform Zinio in 2012. However, his focus soon shifted to real estate, acquiring several properties in New York City, such as 465 Washington Street in Tribeca and buildings on Sullivan Street in SoHo. By 2016, he had partnered with JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group on real estate projects in New York and Miami.
In March 2017, Becker announced plans to redesign an eight-unit apartment building at 465 Washington Street in Tribeca, highlighting his continued involvement in real estate.
Social media
- Instagram: @arthurbeckerart
Personal life
Arthur P. Becker married iconic fashion designer Vera Wang in 1989. The couple had an interfaith marriage that combined Baptist and Jewish traditions and adopted two daughters, Cecilia Becker and Josephine Becker. They lived in Manhattan throughout their marriage.
In July 2012, the couple amicably separated after 23 years of marriage. Since the divorce, Becker has kept his personal life private and there is no information about his current relationship status.
Net worth
Arthur Becker has amassed a significant fortune through his ventures in technology and real estate. While the exact figures are not publicly confirmed, his net worth is estimated to be around $700 million. His financial success reflects his ability to navigate and excel in a variety of industries.
