John Fortson
Chief Executive Officer at INGEVITY CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John C.
Fortson is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Ingevity Corp.
He is also a Director at the American Chemistry Council, Inc. and the USO of Illinois.
Previously, he held positions as a Managing Director-Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch International and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt).
From 2000 to 2013, he was a Managing Director-Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York).
In 2013, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & VP at AAR Corp.
He has also been a Trustee at Ravinia Festival Association and Treasurer & Vice President at AAR Airlift Group, Inc. Mr. Fortson completed his undergraduate degree at the US Military Academy and holds an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INGEVITY CORPORATION
0.23% | 2024-03-02 | 84,837 ( 0.23% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Fortson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INGEVITY CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-08-31 |
USO of Illinois
 USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services USO of Illinois provides assistance to servicemen. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
 American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Fortson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AAR CORP. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-10-04 |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-12-31 |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPFS) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPFS provide investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Merrill Lynch International
 Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
AAR Airlift Group, Inc.
 AAR Airlift Group, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation AAR Airlift Group, Inc. engages in the provision of aviation services such as pilot and maintenance training and aviation logistical support services to passengers and cargo. The company was founded on June 10, 1998 and is headquartered in Palm Bay, FL. | Treasurer | - |
Training of John Fortson
| US Military Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Fuqua School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| AAR CORP. | Electronic Technology |
| INGEVITY CORPORATION | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Merrill Lynch International
Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients. | Finance |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL. | Consumer Services |
American Chemistry Council, Inc.
American Chemistry Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
USO of Illinois
USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services USO of Illinois provides assistance to servicemen. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
AAR Airlift Group, Inc.
AAR Airlift Group, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation AAR Airlift Group, Inc. engages in the provision of aviation services such as pilot and maintenance training and aviation logistical support services to passengers and cargo. The company was founded on June 10, 1998 and is headquartered in Palm Bay, FL. | Transportation |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) Investment ManagersFinance Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPFS) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPFS provide investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business. | Finance |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch (New York) |
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