Bud Konheim | |
Birth Name: | Bernard Brand Konheim |
Birth Date: | 25 March 1935 |
Birth Place: | New York City, U.S. |
Death Place: | Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
Education: | Phillips Exeter Academy |
Alma Mater: | Dartmouth College |
Occupation: | Businessman |
Bernard Brand "Bud" Konheim (March 25, 1935 – April 13, 2019) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder and chief executive officer of Nicole Miller, a fashion company.
Bud Konheim was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College and served in the Marines.[2]
Konheim co-founded Nicole Miller, a fashion company.[1] He served as its chief executive officer.[2]
Konheim's son Eric died in a kayaking accident in 1991.[3]
in 2015, Konheim made major gifts to Rocky Mountain Institute (in honor of his son Eric) and Puppies Behind Bars (to aid returning veterans with PTSD). He also donated money in support of student scholarships at Phillips Exeter Academy and Dartmouth College.
Konheim died from injuries sustained from falling off of his bicycle on April 13, 2019.[4]