Michael Wolf
Chairman at Anna Lindh Academy
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Michael J. Wolf 11/11/2014
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Michael J. Wolf is the Founder and CEO of Activate, Inc., a technology and strategy consulting firm based in New York City. He has served on the Board of Directors of several companies including: Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO), the multinational internet company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Entercom Communications Corporation. (NYSE: ETM), the fourth-largest broadcasting company in the United States, iAmplify.com, a Web-based content publisher/syndication network with the world's largest selection of expert video/audio downloads, and on the Board of Advisors for Slide.com, a leading social entertainment company, which was sold to Google for approximately $200 million in August 2010. Michael J. Wolf was formerly the President and Chief Operating Officer of MTV Networks. During his tenure at MTV Mr. Wolf became one of Mark Zuckerberg's early mentors, as chronicled in "The Facebook Effect", by David Kirkpatrick Wolf formerly was a Director of [& Company], the international consultancy, and Head of its Global Media and Entertainment Practice. Before joining McKinsey in 2001, Wolf was a Senior Partner with Booz & Company, where he spearheaded its Media and Entertainment Group. Wolf is the author of various publications on the subjects of entertainment, economics, non-fiction, e-business strategies and the development of global media. Michael was named by Silicon Alley 100 as one New York's Coolest Tech People In 2010, 2012 and 2013.
On February 14, 2012, activist shareholder Daniel S. Loeb, of Third Point Partners, named Wolf as part of the proposed slate of directors for the board of Yahoo, Inc. After joining the board, Wolf was instrumental in recruiting Marissa Mayer as Yahoo!'s President and CEO.
His bestselling book on entertainment economics, "The Entertainment Economy: How Media Forces Are Transforming Our Lives" was published in the U.S. in 1999 and then globally. He is a frequent contributor and op-ed columnist for publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the
New York Times, and has written for a number of journals and business publications.
Michael Wolf is also a well-known public speaker, entertainment economist and leader of media and entertainment programs, including heading panels at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2009.
Wolf graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. degree.
Publications
- The Entertainment Economy - Random House, New York, 1999, ISBN 0-8129-3042-8
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Michael Wolf active positions
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Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Stockholm Chamber of Commerce is a member of Swedish Chambers International, which is an umbrella organization for Swedish Chambers of Commerce abroad. The Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm provides contact information for those who are unsure of who to contact regarding their matter. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has subsidiaries in Sweden. The purpose of SCI is to strengthen the brand internationally, facilitate business for companies, and exchange experiences. | Director/Board Member | - |
Telge Tillväxt AB
Telge Tillväxt AB Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Telge Tillväxt AB is a private company based in Södertälje, SE that provides services related to property management, recycling, and energy supply. Telge Tillväxt is ultimately controlled by the City of Södertälje (Sweden). The Swedish company aims to create a better, smarter, and more sustainable city of Södertälje. | Director/Board Member | 2011-07-26 |
Anna Lindh Academy | Chairman | - |
Idrott Utan Granser
Idrott Utan Granser Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Idrott Utan Granser provides sports teaching services. | Director/Board Member | - |
Nordic Investment Opportunities Fondsmæglerselskab A/S | Chairman | 2018-08-13 |
Ropo Capital Oy
Ropo Capital Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ropo Capital Oy provides invoice management solutions. Its offer includes invoice delivery service, ledger and payment monitoring, reminders and debt collection, as well as financing service. The company was founded on September 5, 2012 and is headquartered in Kuopio, Finland. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
DBT Capital AB
DBT Capital AB Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance DBT Capital AS provides financial services. It offers acquisition, start-up, and liquidity capital to small-medium firms. The company was founded by Alexis Kopylov and Jonas Olof Engwall and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-31 |
Former positions of Michael Wolf
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CAPIO AB (PUBL) | Chairman | 2018-12-03 |
SWEDBANK AB | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-08 |
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SWEDBANK AB | Finance |
ENSKILDA BANKEN | Finance |
INTRUM AB | Commercial Services |
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Försäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia
Försäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia Investment ManagersFinance Försäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia, part of the Old Mutual Group, is a supplier of solutions for financial security and long-term savings. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Finance |
Capio AB
Capio AB Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Capio AB provides medical, surgical, and psychiatric healthcare services. It operates through the following segments: Capio Nordic, Capio France, and Capio Germany. The Capio Nordic segment includes Capio Sweden, Capio Norway and Capio Denmark which consists of emergency, local and specialist hospitals, primary care and radiology centers. The Capio France segment comprises of emergency and local hospitals. The Capio Germany segment consists of general hospitals and outpatient clinics. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. | Health Services |
Stockholm Investments Ltd
Stockholm Investments Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Part of WH Ireland Group Plc, Stockholm Investments Ltd is a British company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Manchester, UK. Stockholm Investments was acquired by WH Ireland Group Plc on October 29, 2001 for $1.91 million. | Finance |
Skandia Retail Europe Holding GmbH
Skandia Retail Europe Holding GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Skandia Retail Europe Holding GmbH engages in the acquisition and management of participating interests in firms, which specialize in the life insurance business. The company was founded on June 14, 1996 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Finance |
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Stockholm Chamber of Commerce is a member of Swedish Chambers International, which is an umbrella organization for Swedish Chambers of Commerce abroad. The Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm provides contact information for those who are unsure of who to contact regarding their matter. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has subsidiaries in Sweden. The purpose of SCI is to strengthen the brand internationally, facilitate business for companies, and exchange experiences. | Commercial Services |
Svenska Bankföreningen
Svenska Bankföreningen Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Svenska Bankföreningen operates as a membership association of banks and financial institutions. It represents the interests of its members on matters of regulations and policies, infrastructure and security, and public relations on baking related issues. The company was founded in November 1879 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Commercial Services |
Telge Tillväxt AB
Telge Tillväxt AB Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Telge Tillväxt AB is a private company based in Södertälje, SE that provides services related to property management, recycling, and energy supply. Telge Tillväxt is ultimately controlled by the City of Södertälje (Sweden). The Swedish company aims to create a better, smarter, and more sustainable city of Södertälje. | Commercial Services |
Anna Lindh Academy | |
Ropo Capital Oy
Ropo Capital Oy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ropo Capital Oy provides invoice management solutions. Its offer includes invoice delivery service, ledger and payment monitoring, reminders and debt collection, as well as financing service. The company was founded on September 5, 2012 and is headquartered in Kuopio, Finland. | Commercial Services |
DBT Capital AB
DBT Capital AB Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance DBT Capital AS provides financial services. It offers acquisition, start-up, and liquidity capital to small-medium firms. The company was founded by Alexis Kopylov and Jonas Olof Engwall and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. | Finance |
Idrott Utan Granser
Idrott Utan Granser Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Idrott Utan Granser provides sports teaching services. | Consumer Services |
Nordic Investment Opportunities Fondsmæglerselskab A/S |
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