Jeffrey Vanderbeek (also known as Jeff Vanderbeek) is an American financier, businessperson, and former owner of the NHL's New Jersey Devils. A native of New Jersey and a devoted Devils season ticket holder since the late 1980s, he began his career in investment banking at Lehman Brothers in 1984, where he served as an executive vice president. His financial success was notable, with Business Week ranking him as the ninth highest-paid executive in 2002, with total compensation exceeding $29 million. Vanderbeek entered sports ownership by acquiring a minority stake in the Devils in 2000 through Puck Holdings, an affiliate of YankeeNets. He purchased full ownership of the franchise in 2004, prompting his resignation from Lehman Brothers. His tenure as owner spanned from 2004 to 2013, during which the team achieved consistent playoff appearances and had previously won the Stanley Cup in 2003 (prior to his full ownership). However, his ownership was also marked by financial challenges, including bankruptcy filings in 2010, which he navigated through restructuring. In 2013, he sold the Devils to Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, led by Joshua Harris and David Blitzer. Post-ownership, Vanderbeek has maintained a lower public profile, focusing on other business ventures and investments. He remains a notable figure in American business circles, particularly at the intersection of finance and professional sports, though his time as owner drew some criticism for the team's financial instability and arena-related issues at the Prudential Center.