Steve Westly is the Founder and a Managing Partner of the Westly Group.

He formerly served as the Controller and Chief Fiscal Officer of the state of California - the world's sixth largest economy.  As Controller, he chaired the State Lands Commission and served on 63 other boards and commissions, including CalPERS and CalSTRS, the nation's two largest public pension funds, which together invest more than $350 billion.  During his four-year term, Westly spearheaded innovative tax programs that helped close the State's budget deficit and also led an effort to commit more than $1 billion to clean technology investments.

Before running for office, Westly helped guide the online auction company eBay through its period of most rapid growth, serving as the Senior Vice President of Marketing, Business Development, M&A and International.  Westly helped bring eBay to Europe and Asia and developed the marketing and acquisition strategies that pave...

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