John Thompson
Director/Board Member at NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
Net worth: 806 664 $ as of 2024-03-30
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John R.
Thompson is currently an Independent Director at Norfolk Southern Corp., a Director at Mercy College, IGO Foamline Ltd., Best Buy Children's Foundation, Cristo Rey Network, and the President of Pike Engineering LLC.
He previously worked as a Director at Wendy's International LLC from 2004 to 2008, an Independent Director at Belk, Inc., a Director at Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. He was also the Chief Information Officer & SVP-Customer Service at Kate Spade & Co. LLC from 1995 to 2001, the Chief Information Officer & Executive VP at Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. from 1993 to 1995, and the Senior Vice President & General Manager at BestBuy.com LLC from 2002 to 2012.
Additionally, he served as a Trustee at The Walker Art Center.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-03 | 3,165 ( 0.00% ) | 806 664 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Thompson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2013-02-17 |
| Best Buy Children's Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
IGO Foamline Ltd.
 IGO Foamline Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries IGO Foamline Ltd. is a private company that manufactures polyurethane foam production plants. The company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ and has subsidiaries in Ukraine. The company was founded in 2006. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cristo Rey Network
 Cristo Rey Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cristo Rey Network is a non-profit organization that operates a network of Catholic high schools across the United States. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and the CEO of the company is Elizabeth Goettl. The schools serve low-income students and use a unique work-study program to provide students with job experience and help fund their education. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Mercy College | Director/Board Member | - |
Pike Engineering LLC
 Pike Engineering LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Pike Corp., Pike Engineering LLC provides engineering and project management services for the electric and gas utility industry. The private company is based in Fort Mill, SC. | President | - |
Former positions of John Thompson
| Companies | Position | End |
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BestBuy.com LLC
 BestBuy.com LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade BestBuy.com LLC operates retail stores. It provides consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances, and related services. The company is headquartered in Richfield, MN | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-12-31 |
Wendy's International LLC
 Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2008-09-28 |
| KATE SPADE & CO | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2001-02-28 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | Transportation |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Kate Spade & Co. LLC
 Kate Spade & Co. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Kate Spade & Co. LLC designs and markets a range of apparel and accessories. It operates through the following segments: KATE SPADE North America, KATE SPADE International, and Adelington Design Group. The company was founded by Liz Claiborne, Art Ortenberg, Leonard Boxer, and Jerome Chazen in January 1976 and is headquartered New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc.
 Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Goody's Family Clothing, Inc., wholesales and retails clothes. The company was founded by Paul White in 1953 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TX. | Retail Trade |
Wendy's International LLC
Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | Consumer Services |
Belk, Inc.
 Belk, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Belk, Inc. operates retail department stores. The firm provides customers one-stop shopping, with merchandise mix and offerings of brands, styles, assortments and sizes. It also sells brands of fashion apparel, shoes and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics, home furnishings, house wares, fine jewelry, gifts and other types of merchandise. The firm also sells private label brands, which offer customers differentiated merchandise selections. The company was founded by William Henry Belk on May 29, 1888 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Retail Trade |
The Walker Art Center
 The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
IGO Foamline Ltd.
IGO Foamline Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries IGO Foamline Ltd. is a private company that manufactures polyurethane foam production plants. The company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ and has subsidiaries in Ukraine. The company was founded in 2006. | Process Industries |
BestBuy.com LLC
BestBuy.com LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade BestBuy.com LLC operates retail stores. It provides consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances, and related services. The company is headquartered in Richfield, MN | Retail Trade |
| Best Buy Children's Foundation | |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation | Health Services |
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. operates educational foundation for black community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Cristo Rey Network
Cristo Rey Network Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cristo Rey Network is a non-profit organization that operates a network of Catholic high schools across the United States. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and the CEO of the company is Elizabeth Goettl. The schools serve low-income students and use a unique work-study program to provide students with job experience and help fund their education. | Consumer Services |
Pike Engineering LLC
Pike Engineering LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Pike Corp., Pike Engineering LLC provides engineering and project management services for the electric and gas utility industry. The private company is based in Fort Mill, SC. | Industrial Services |
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