Chieftain Capital Management

John Shapiro ends his tenure as president of UJA-Federation of New York at the end of this month. He will be succeeded July 1 by his partner in office, current chairman Jerry Levin. During an interview at his sleek, modern Fifth Avenue office where he heads Chieftain Capital Management, Shapiro reflected on his “extraordinary three years” at the helm of the world’s largest local charity during a time of dramatic change.