William D. Cohan

12 books

About the Author

William D. Cohan is an acclaimed investigative journalist and bestselling author renowned for his incisive examinations of power, finance, and American institutions. A former senior writer at Fortune magazine and a contributor to Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, Cohan brings a sharp analytical eye to the stories that shape our world. With a background in investment banking at firms like Lazard Frères and Merrill Lynch, he draws on deep industry knowledge to dissect corporate scandals and leadership failures. His work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the Hillman Prize for magazine journalism, and continues to illuminate the complexities of modern capitalism and its key players.

Common genres

Biography Business business biography business history current affairs Education Finance financial nonfiction History investigative journalism Nonfiction Sociology True Crime

Writing style

investigative analytical narrative-driven