Laysha Ward
Director/Board Member at UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 26 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Laysha L.
Ward is currently the Vice Chairman at The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund.
She also holds current positions as an Independent Director at Denny's Corp., a Director at the Minnesota Orchestral Association, a Director at Denny's, Inc., an Independent Director at United Airlines Holdings, Inc., a Director at United Airlines, Inc., a Director at Northside Achievement Zone, a Director at Greater MSP, a Member at the Executive Leadership Council, Inc., a Member at The Aspen Institute, Inc., a Member at The Economic Club of New York, a Member at The International Women's Forum, a Member at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a Member at The Links, Inc., and a Member at The Economic Club of Chicago.
Ms. Ward has previously worked as a Director at the Corporation for National & Community Service, President of the Target Foundation from 2012 to 2015, and Manager-Community Relations at Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. She also served as the Chief External Engagement Officer & Executive VP at Target Corp.
from 2017 to 2024.
Ms. Ward completed her undergraduate degree at Indiana University and her graduate degree at The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TARGET CORPORATION
0.03% | 2023-04-03 | 142,347 ( 0.03% ) | 25 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
DENNY'S CORPORATION
0.10% | 2023-05-17 | 51,271 ( 0.10% ) | 459 388 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-12-28 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Laysha Ward active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2010-01-25 |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-23 |
Denny's, Inc.
 Denny's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Director/Board Member | - |
United Airlines, Inc.
 United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
 Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
| Greater Msp | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Laysha Ward
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Training of Laysha Ward
| Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| TARGET CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| DENNY'S CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | Transportation |
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
 The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Corporation for National & Community Service
 Corporation for National & Community Service Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Corporation for National & Community Service provides service and volunteering grants to social organizations. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of New York
The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021. | Commercial Services |
Minnesota Orchestral Association
Minnesota Orchestral Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
Denny's, Inc.
Denny's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC. | Consumer Services |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous |
The Links, Inc.
 The Links, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Links, Inc. is a volunteer service organization founded in 1946, committed to enriching and sustaining the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. With over 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom, the organization engages in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activities that enrich the lives of members of the black community at large. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's five programming facets include services to youth, the arts, national trends and services, and international programs. | Commercial Services |
| Target Foundation | Finance |
Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc.
 Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. operates department stores. The private company is located in the US. | Retail Trade |
| Northside Achievement Zone | |
| Greater Msp | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
United Airlines, Inc.
United Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation United Airlines, Inc. engages in the provision of passenger airline transportation services. It offers business products, United Airlines credit cards, premier access travel services, gift certificates, gift registry, travel products, and trip insurance. The company was founded by Walter T. Varney in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Transportation |
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