Robert Decherd
Chairman at Vertical Nerve, Inc.
Net worth: 15 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Robert William Decherd is currently the Chairman of The Belo Foundation, Vertical Nerve, Inc., and Parks For Downtown Dallas.
He is also a Member-Graduate Council at The Harvard Crimson, Inc. He previously served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Belo Corp.
from 2008 to 2013.
He was also the Chairman of Downtown Dallas, Inc. and a Director at News Media Alliance.
Additionally, he served as an Independent Director at Kimberly-Clark Corp.
from 1996 to 2023.
He is currently a Director at DallasNews Corp.
and has also served as a Director at Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Inc. and a Member-Visitors Board at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York.
He was the President of Crimson Services LLC in 1973.
Mr. Decherd obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | 98,289 ( 0.03% ) | 13 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-03-17 | 565,606 ( 91.98% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
| 2024-03-17 | 78,165 ( 1.65% ) | 298 590 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Robert Decherd active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Harvard Crimson, Inc.
 The Harvard Crimson, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services The Harvard Crimson, Inc. publishes daily college newspaper. It offers news, magazine, sports, arts, multimedia, and flyby. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-14 |
| The Belo Foundation | Chairman | - |
Vertical Nerve, Inc.
 Vertical Nerve, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Vertical Nerve, Inc provides digital marketing solutions. The firm specializes in digital analytics, search marketing and display, web and mobile marketing, bing advertising accredited professional, google analytics premium, and product listing add management. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Chairman | - |
| Parks For Downtown Dallas | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Robert Decherd
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DALLASNEWS CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-05-11 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2023-04-19 |
| BELO CORP | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-02-07 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Downtown Dallas, Inc.
 Downtown Dallas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Downtown Dallas, Inc. provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy, and city planning. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. | Chairman | - |
Training of Robert Decherd
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| DALLASNEWS CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Belo Corp.
 Belo Corp. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Belo Corp. owns and operates daily newspapers. It owns and manages the various websites associated with these properties and other niche products. The firm also owns and operates commercial printing, distribution, and direct mail service businesses. In addition, it owns and operates television stations and cable news channels. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Services |
News Media Alliance
 News Media Alliance Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Consumer Services |
Downtown Dallas, Inc.
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Downtown Dallas, Inc. provides community development services through management, public policy, advocacy, and city planning. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
| The Belo Foundation | |
Crimson Services LLC
 Crimson Services LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Crimson Services LLC provides data, analytics and business intelligence. It offers software to hospitals, health systems, and physician clinics. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
| Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Inc. | |
The Harvard Crimson, Inc.
The Harvard Crimson, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services The Harvard Crimson, Inc. publishes daily college newspaper. It offers news, magazine, sports, arts, multimedia, and flyby. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Consumer Services |
Vertical Nerve, Inc.
Vertical Nerve, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Vertical Nerve, Inc provides digital marketing solutions. The firm specializes in digital analytics, search marketing and display, web and mobile marketing, bing advertising accredited professional, google analytics premium, and product listing add management. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
| Parks For Downtown Dallas |
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