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Harold Stanley (October 2, 1885 – May 14, 1963) was an American businessman and one of the founders of Morgan Stanley in 1935. For 20 years, he ran Morgan Stanley until he left the firm in 1955.
Learn how Harold Stanley and Henry Morgan left J.P. Morgan & Co. to create a new investment bank in 1925, amid the challenges of the Great Depression and the Glass-Steagall Act. Explore their stories, photos, and legacy at Morgan Stanley.
The early 1940s saw the start of the firm's commitment to giving back, when founder Harold Stanley raised $1.5 million for the U.S. Committee for the Care of European Children. In 1947, the firm issued the first bond on behalf of the World Bank to fund post-war reconstruction in Europe.
Voted “Handsomest” and “Most Popular” in his graduating class, Harold Stanley was captain of the championship hockey team; coached freshman baseball; managed a musical club; and was active in college activities like city government and duck hunting.
Learn about Harold Stanley, the leader of Morgan, Stanley and Company in the 1930s and 1940s. He defended the investment banking industry against government regulation and built a strong position in securities offerings.
This web page covers the history of Morgan Stanley from 1950 to 1969, focusing on its partnership culture, investment banking, and global expansion. It does not mention Harold Stanley, the co-founder of the firm, or his son Harold Stanley Jr., who joined in 1961.
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Harold Stanley is a professor of American politics and political economy at SMU. He has a Ph.D. from Yale and a master of philosophy from Oxford, and has published books and articles on southern, Latino and presidential politics.
