Michael Hintze

Michael Hintze

Michael Hintze (#1561)

  • $ 3 B
  • Investment
  • Australia
  • M
  • 72 Years

About Me

In 1999, Michael Hintze started London-based hedge-fund firm CQS, which was led by the flagship Directional Opportunities fund. Hintze sold most of CQS' assets to Canadian investment firm Manulife in 2024 and started a new firm called Deltroit with his own capital. Born in China to Russian parents, Hintze was raised in Australia and served a 3-year stint in the army before making his way to London in the 1980s. He is a noted supporter of the arts and sciences and was granted Knighthood in 2013 in recognition of his charitable contributions in the U.K. He maintains a connection to his home country through his MH Premium Farms, which owns a portfolio of agricultural properties in Australia.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Michael Hintze’s rise and global influence.

  • #1560   Billionaires (2026)
  • #28   Australia's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #25   The Highest-Earning Hedge Fund Managers (2018)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael Hintze’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.7B (May 4, 2026)