Bethany McLean is an American journalist and contributing editor for Vanity Fair.
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Best Known For:The book The Smartest Guys in the Room
Breakthrough:Published 'Is Enron Overpriced?' in Fortune, sparking the investigation into the Enron... in 2001
10 Quick Facts About Bethany McLean
- Full Name: Bethany McLean
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: the book The Smartest Guys in the Room
- Current Role: Contributing Editor
- Current Employer:Vanity Fair
- Age: 55 years old
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1970
- Place of Birth: Hibbing, Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
Bethany McLean Age
Bethany McLean is 55 years old. She was born on December 12, 1970, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Education
She attended Williams College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English and Mathematics.
- Williams College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English and Mathematics
- Period: 1992
Career & Work
Bethany McLean's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Vanity Fair and Fortune.
Organization: Vanity Fair
Role: Contributing Editor
Period: 2008–Present
Organization: Fortune
Role: Editor at Large
Period: 1995–2008
Organization: Fortune Magazine
Role: Editor at Large
Period: 1995–2008
Organization: Goldman Sachs
Role: Investment Analyst
Period: 1992–1995
Rise to Fame
Bethany McLean rose to prominence for her role for the book The Smartest Guys in the Room.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Smartest Guys in the Room and All the Devils Are Here.
Book
- Book: The Smartest Guys in the Room (Author, 2003) — Investigation of the Enron scandal.
- Book: All the Devils Are Here (Author, 2010) — Hidden history of the financial crisis.
Bethany McLean Family & Relationships
Bethany McLean is married to Sean Berkowitz.
Lesser Known Facts
- Before becoming a journalist, she spent three years as an investment analyst at Goldman Sachs.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bethany McLean
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1970
- Age: 55
- Birthday: December 12
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Hibbing, Minnesota
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sean Berkowitz
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Sean Berkowitz (Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/bethanymclean
