Gary E. Knell
Chairman at National Geographic Society Education Foundation
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Gary E.
Knell is currently the Chairman of the National Geographic Society Education Foundation, Director of The Economic Club of Washington, Director of AARP Services, Inc., Director of American Public Television, Director of Business for Diplomatic Action, Inc., Director of Common Sense Media, Inc., Director of National Geographic Channel, Director of PBS Kids Sprout, Independent Director of Seven Islands, Inc., Member of Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., and Trustee of Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
He was formerly the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of The National Geographic Society, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer of Sesame Workshop, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of National Public Radio, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of National Geographic Partners LLC, and Independent Director of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. He also served as President & Managing Director of Manager Media International and Senior Vice President & General Counsel of WNET.
Knell received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his graduate degree from Loyola University of Chicago.
Gary E. Knell active positions
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AARP Services, Inc.
 AARP Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AARP Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of AARP that manages provider relationships and quality control oversight for a wide range of products and services available to AARP members. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is John Larew. These products include health, financial, travel, and leisure products, as well as life event services such as insurance, member discounts, and legal services. AARP Services also engages in new product development and consulting services. | Director/Board Member | - |
American Public Television
 American Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services American Public Television distributes programs to public television stations. The firm offers syndication, exchange and premium services. The company was founded in in 1961 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Business for Diplomatic Action, Inc.
 Business for Diplomatic Action, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business for Diplomatic Action is a private-sector task force. The company was founded by Keith Reinhard in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Common Sense Media, Inc.
 Common Sense Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Common Sense Media, Inc. provides ratings and reviews of media and entertainment based on child development. The company was founded by Omar Khan, Linda Burch, Liz Perle and James P. Steyer in 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
PBS Kids Sprout
 PBS Kids Sprout Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Comcast Corp., PBS Kids Sprout operates as a children's entertainment television producer. The private company is based in Fort Washington, PA. PBS Kids Sprout was acquired by NBCUniversal Media LLC on November 13, 2013. | Director/Board Member | - |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Geographic Channel
 National Geographic Channel BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., National Geographic Channel is a provider of television broadcasting services. Courteney Monroe has been the CEO of the American company since 2011. | Director/Board Member | - |
National Geographic Society Education Foundation
 National Geographic Society Education Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Geographic Society Education Foundation operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Chairman | - |
The Economic Club of Washington
 The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Gary E. Knell
| University of California, Los Angeles | Undergraduate Degree |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 20 |
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The National Geographic Society, Inc.
 The National Geographic Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Geographic Society, Inc. operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Sesame Workshop
 Sesame Workshop Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sesame Workshop develops educational content for television, radio, and magazines. The company produces the Emmy Award-winning children's show Sesame Street. It was founded in 1968 by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd N. Morrisett and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Public Radio, Inc.
 National Public Radio, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Retail Trade |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Save The Children Federation Inc.
 Save The Children Federation Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Save The Children Federation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT. | Health Services |
WNET/Channel 13
 WNET/Channel 13 BroadcastingConsumer Services Thirteen/WNET operates as a media company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Economic Club of Washington
The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Jacob Burns Film Center, Inc.
 Jacob Burns Film Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Jacob Burns Film Center operates as a cultural arts center located in Pleasantville. It specializes in independent and documentary films; the center hosts a variety of special events. The company was founded by Stephen Apkon, Lisa Hertz Apkon and Sabrina Coughlin in 2001 and is headquartered in Pleasantville, NY. | Consumer Services |
National Geographic Society Education Foundation
National Geographic Society Education Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Geographic Society Education Foundation operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| Manager Media International | |
AARP Services, Inc.
AARP Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AARP Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of AARP that manages provider relationships and quality control oversight for a wide range of products and services available to AARP members. The non-profit company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is John Larew. These products include health, financial, travel, and leisure products, as well as life event services such as insurance, member discounts, and legal services. AARP Services also engages in new product development and consulting services. | Commercial Services |
American Public Television
American Public Television BroadcastingConsumer Services American Public Television distributes programs to public television stations. The firm offers syndication, exchange and premium services. The company was founded in in 1961 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Consumer Services |
Business for Diplomatic Action, Inc.
Business for Diplomatic Action, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business for Diplomatic Action is a private-sector task force. The company was founded by Keith Reinhard in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Common Sense Media, Inc.
Common Sense Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Common Sense Media, Inc. provides ratings and reviews of media and entertainment based on child development. The company was founded by Omar Khan, Linda Burch, Liz Perle and James P. Steyer in 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
National Geographic Channel
National Geographic Channel BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., National Geographic Channel is a provider of television broadcasting services. Courteney Monroe has been the CEO of the American company since 2011. | Consumer Services |
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum administered by the Smithsonian Institution. It exhibits The Garden Lounge; Life in Angola's Ancient Seas; Sant Ocean Hall; discovery room; Objects of Wonder; Nature's Best Photography; Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals; Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt; Butterfly Pavilion; Bone Hall; and African Bush Elephant. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
| U.S. Global Leadership Coalition | |
PBS Kids Sprout
PBS Kids Sprout Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Comcast Corp., PBS Kids Sprout operates as a children's entertainment television producer. The private company is based in Fort Washington, PA. PBS Kids Sprout was acquired by NBCUniversal Media LLC on November 13, 2013. | Consumer Services |
National Geographic Partners LLC
 National Geographic Partners LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services National Geographic Partners publishes magazines and other media. It will combine the National Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s other media and consumer-oriented assets, including: National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities, including travel, location-based entertainment, archival sales, catalog, licensing and ecommerce businesses. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
Seven Islands, Inc.
 Seven Islands, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Seven Islands, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 22, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
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