Eric Cantor is Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Moelis & Company as well as a member of the Moelis & Company Board of Directors. Mr. Cantor, who has more than 25 years of political and business experience, was formerly United States Representative for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District and House Majority Leader. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives between 2001 and 2014. He was elected by his colleagues in the House to serve as the Majority Leader for the 112th and 113th Congresses where he led the public policy agenda for the House.

During his time in office, Mr. Cantor was a leading voice on healthcare, the economy, job creation, and policies focused on improving the lives of the American middle class. He was a leading voice in calling for increased commitment to R&D and was responsible for passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act. This important legislation prioritized funding for pediatric medical research and has created a model for future bipartisan agreement around increased funding for medical research. He is also regularly featured in publications focusing on a wide range of topics including both domestic and international matters. Mr. Cantor received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University, his law degree from The College of William and Mary, and his master’s degree from Columbia University in New York.