Dennis Jay Alter
Director/Board Member at Opera Co. of Philadelphia
Profile
Dennis Jay Alter is currently the Director at Opera Co. of Philadelphia and a Trustee at The Philadelphia Museum of Art since 2011.
Previously, he served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Advanta Corp.
from 1972 to 2013 and as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Purple Group Ltd.
from 2006 to 2019.
He also held a position as a Director at the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Mr. Alter completed his undergraduate degree at Temple University (Pennsylvania).
Dennis Jay Alter active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Opera Co. of Philadelphia
 Opera Co. of Philadelphia Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Opera Co. of Philadelphia operates an opera house. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2009-11-09 |
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
 The Philadelphia Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Philadelphia Museum of Art operates as a not-for-profit organization and supported by endowments, voluntary gifts, corporate support, private foundation grants, and state and federal grants, as well as from admissions, membership fees, and merchandise sales. The firm is showcasing human creativity in painting, sculpture, and works on paper, decorative arts and architectural settings from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-08 |
Former positions of Dennis Jay Alter
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PURPLE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-06 |
Advanta Corp.
 Advanta Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Advanta Corp. provides mortgages, equipment leases, business credit cards, insurance and deposit products and services. The company focuses on the small business market and related community, providing funding and support to the nation's small businesses through innovative products and services. Advanta is the issuers of MasterCard business credit cards to small businesses. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Spring House, PA. | Chairman | 2013-06-10 |
National Museum of American Jewish History
 National Museum of American Jewish History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National Museum of American Jewish History engages in presenting educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its programs include K-12 and Preschool, summer camp, kids and families, educators, adult learners, distance learning, sacred stories, and National Educators Institute. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Dennis Jay Alter
| Temple University (Pennsylvania) | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| PURPLE GROUP LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Advanta Corp.
Advanta Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Advanta Corp. provides mortgages, equipment leases, business credit cards, insurance and deposit products and services. The company focuses on the small business market and related community, providing funding and support to the nation's small businesses through innovative products and services. Advanta is the issuers of MasterCard business credit cards to small businesses. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Spring House, PA. | Finance |
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Philadelphia Museum of Art operates as a not-for-profit organization and supported by endowments, voluntary gifts, corporate support, private foundation grants, and state and federal grants, as well as from admissions, membership fees, and merchandise sales. The firm is showcasing human creativity in painting, sculpture, and works on paper, decorative arts and architectural settings from Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Consumer Services |
National Museum of American Jewish History
National Museum of American Jewish History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National Museum of American Jewish History engages in presenting educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its programs include K-12 and Preschool, summer camp, kids and families, educators, adult learners, distance learning, sacred stories, and National Educators Institute. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Consumer Services |
Opera Co. of Philadelphia
Opera Co. of Philadelphia Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Opera Co. of Philadelphia operates an opera house. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. | Consumer Services |
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