Vincent Viola, an American businessman, US Army veteran, and philanthropist, is widely recognized as the founder and chairman of electronic-trading firm Virtu Financial. Vincent Viola was born in 1956 in New York City, USA. According to authoritative sources, Vincent Viola’s net worth is estimated to be $1.73 billion as of early 2017. He is also the owner of the National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey team, the Florida Panthers.
Vincent Viola is the son of Italian immigrant John A. Viola and his wife, Virginia. He started his business career in the early ’80s, raising $10,000 to purchase a seat on the New York Mercantile Exchange. His position in NYMEX increased over the years, and he became vice president in 1993 and held the position until 1996. Then, five years later, he became chairman of the organization, which significantly increased his wealth.
In addition to his business endeavors, Vincent Viola is a well-known philanthropist who has supported causes such as education, national security, and faith. He also founded the technology company Rowan Technology Solutions, to support cadet education in the areas of military science, leadership, and military history. Furthermore, he has also supported the Army Cyber Institute, Army athletics, and Modern War Institute, among many other organizations.
Vincent Viola is married to Teresa, and the couple has three children together. He was most recently in consideration for Secretary of the Army. However, he withdrew from consideration on his own volition, stating that he is unable to comply with Pentagon regulations regarding personal businesses.
Structural Info| Full Name | Vincent Viola |
| Net Worth | $1.73 Billion |
| Date Of Birth | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
| Profession | Billionaire, Businessman |
| Education | New York Law School, United States Military Academy |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Teresa Viola |
| Parents | John A. Viola, Virginia Torre Viola |
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