Bobby Sager

Bobby Sager
Born	(1954-02-05) February 5, 1954 (age 71) Malden, Massachusetts
Citizenship	American
Occupations	Photographer and philanthropist
Notable work	Sager Family Traveling Foundation and Roadshow
Children	2
Parents	Arnold Sager (father) Barbara Sager (mother)
Awards	YPO Hickok Award; YPO Global Humanitarian Award; Presidential Citizens Medal
Website	bobbysager.com

In war torn countries around the world, philanthropist and photographer Bobby Sager has discovered the transcendent power of hope through people's eyes, despite unthinkable violence and destruction. His portraits reveal joy, innocence, and strength; and have been seen live by millions of people around the globe at concerts, exhibitions, and events.

Philanthropy

In 2000, Bobby founded the Sager Family Traveling Foundation and Roadshow, establishing a brand of eyeball-to-eyeball philanthropy by living in the communities he tried to help. Initiatives include fostering entrepreneurship in Rwanda with micro-lending banks and a ground-breaking program that teaches western science to Tibetan monks and nuns in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Additional programs have included teacher training in Pakistan, medical training in Afghanistan, women's empowerment in the West Bank, and youth leadership in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Exhibitions

• Being Human, New Vision Forum (Almaty, Kazakhstan; 2024)
• Being Human, Global Citizens Forum (Ras al-Khaimah, UAE; 2023)
• Being Human, Berlin Photo Week (Berlin, Germany; 2022)
• Invisible Sun, Fotografiska (Tallinn, Estonia; 2020–21)
• Voices on the Wind (Tartu, Estonia; 2021)
• Invisible Sun, Fotografiska/Glass House (New York City, USA; 2020)
• The Power of Hope, UNCHR 70th Anniversary (Virtual, 2019)
• Freedom, 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall (Berlin, Germany; 2019)

Books

• Being Human - "A conversation about our common humanity" (coming 2027)
• Diriyah Face to Face - "An intimate portrait of an epic place" (Rizzoli, 2023)
• Invisible Sun - "The power of hope through the eyes of children" (Rizzoli, 2019)
• Untouched Octaves - "A collaboration with Pakistani poet Amin Hashwani" (2017)
• Beyond the Robe - "Tibetan monks and nuns studying western science" (PowerHouse, 2012)
• Power of the Invisible Sun - "Be selfish. Go help someone." (Chronicle, 2009)

Entreprenuer

While parter and president at Gordon Brothers Group, Sager grew the company from a single office to a preeminent global financial services business with thirty offices across five continents. Served as chairman of the board at Polaroid from 2008 to 2018, leading the company to its historic resurgence.

Speeches

Speaker at venues including the United Nations General Assembly Hall, Sydney Opera House, Palazza Vecchio, TEDx Budapest, Grand Mosque Muscat Oman, Karachi Literary Festival, Babson College's 2014 Commencement, and Tsuglagkhang (Temple of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama).

Other

Recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal (2025), one of the United States' highest honors. He was recognized by the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) as the first ever recipient of their Global Humanitarian Award, as well as the Hickok Distinguished Service Award, YPO's highest recognition. Served as the founding chairmen of the YPO Peace Action Network. He was honored by the Tibet Fund Gala in 2024. Served as inspiration for NBC's eight-part television drama "The Philanthropist". Executive producer for "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints", winner of Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Prize. Honorary Consul General for Rwanda. Bachelor of Arts in economics, Brandeis University. Master of Public and Private Management, Yale University. Honorary Ph.D., Babson College.