Karen Laureano-Rikardsen
Public Communications Contact at GFI GROUP INC.
Network origin in Karen Laureano-Rikardsen first degree
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| Public Company | Real Estate Development | 114 | |
Credit Suisse /Private Banking Division North America/
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Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein
 Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein provides investment banking services. It offers general financial advice together with execution capability for a range of corporate finance related transactions on a global basis. The primary focus is on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, equity issues and initial public offerings. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 22 |
BGC Partners, Inc.
 BGC Partners, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BGC Partners, Inc. engages in the provision of brokerage services to the financial markets. The firm offers integrated voice, hybrid and fully electronic brokerage in a broad range of products, including fixed income, foreign exchange, equities, insurance, energy and commodities and futures. It also provides trade execution, brokerage, clearing, trade compression, post-trade, information and other back-office services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 19 |
| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 8 |
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Companies connected to Karen Laureano-Rikardsen via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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| CBRE GROUP, INC. | Real Estate Development | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP
 Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Fox Entertainment Group, Inc.
 Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. (FEG), a unit of News Corp., is an entertainment company that is principally engaged in the development, production and worldwide distribution of feature films and television programs, television broadcasting and cable network programming. The company's studios, production facilities and film and television library provide creative content, while its broadcasting and cable networks provide distribution platforms for its programs. Fox Entertainment Group was established in 1998. Its headquarters are located in Los Angeles, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
 Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel | |
Cantor G&W LP
 Cantor G&W LP Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Cantor G&W LP develops online gaming applications. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman General Counsel | |
Cantor Commercial Real Estate Co. LP
 Cantor Commercial Real Estate Co. LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Cantor Commercial Real Estate Co. LP operates as a commercial real estate finance company. The company was founded by Anthony Orso, Steven Kantor, and Michael Lehrman in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer | |
Cantor Entertainment Technology, Inc.
 Cantor Entertainment Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cantor Entertainment Technology provides software services, data and content to the gaming industry and additional entertainment channels worldwide. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Packaged Software | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PININFARINA S.P.A. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member | |
Sky Global Holdings, Inc.
 Sky Global Holdings, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Sky Global Networks, Inc. operates as a cable distributor. The company through its owned and affiliated distribution platforms, offer entertainment and services via satellite to the households in Europe, India, China, other regions in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Sky Global Networks is located in New York, NY. | Cable/Satellite TV | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Haverford College | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc.
 S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc. is a real estate development company that operates in the United States and Europe. The company was founded in 1988 and it is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | General Counsel | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| St. John's University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
BGC Partners LP
 BGC Partners LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BGC Partners LP is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global intermediary to the wholesale financial markets, specializing in the brokering of a broad range of financial products including fixed-income, rates, foreign exchange, equity derivatives, credit derivatives, futures and structured product markets. Previously a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald, BCG separated from that firm in 2004. In 2005, BGC merged with Maxcor Financial Group, integrating two leading brokerage firms. This was followed by the acquisitions of ETC Pollak and Aurel in Paris. On April 1, 2008, BGC merged with eSpeed to form a world-class provider of voice and electronic brokerage services in the global marketplace. The combined company is BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP). BGC offers a full range of brokerage services including price discovery, trade execution, straight through processing and clearing, settlement and access to electronic trading services through its eSpeed and BGC Trader brands. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
APC Realty Advisors LLC
 APC Realty Advisors LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance APC Realty Advisors LLC provides financial services. It provides equity and debt financing for real estate acquisitions and developments throughout the country. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
BGC International LP
 BGC International LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BGC International LP provides securities brokerage and other financial services. The firm's services include providing global fixed income, interest rate, foreign exchange, derivative markets both telephone and screen based price discovery, trade execution, processing and access to electronic trading services. It operates in London, New York, Paris, Nyon, Milan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. The company was founded by B. Gerald Cantor in 1945 and is headquartered in London, UK. | Investment Banks/Brokers | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Regional BanksFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC provides a variety of capital raising, market making, advisory and brokerage services for governments, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients and affiliates. It is also a primary dealer in U.S. government securities and an underwriter, placement agent, and dealer for money market instruments, commercial paper, mortgage and other assetbacked securities, as well as a range of debt, equity and other convertible securities of corporations and other issuers. The company was founded on January 3, 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Regional Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
 New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The State Bar of California
 The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cantor Fitzgerald LP
 Cantor Fitzgerald LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cantor Fitzgerald LP provides brokerage services. It offers capital market, investment banking and portfolio business services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer Investor Relations Contact Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc.
 Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc. provides children facing adversity in New York City with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships with adults that change its lives for the better, forever. The firm partners with families, volunteers, organizations and the community to inspire positive change in all. The company was founded on December 3, 1904 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
FMX Futures Exchange LP
 FMX Futures Exchange LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance FMX Futures Exchange LP provides financial services. It offers the electronic trading platform for matching buyers and sellers, and supervises the trading practices of all participants in the market. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Secretary | |
GFI Holdings Ltd.
 GFI Holdings Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance GFI Holdings Ltd. provides market brokerage services. It provides services multitude of global over-the- and exchange listed cash and derivatives markets for fixed income, equities, financials and commodities. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade
 National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade is a non-profit company based in New York, NY. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
BGC Brokers LP
 BGC Brokers LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance BGC Brokers LP (BGC) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by and is a subsidiary of BGC European Holdings LP, ultimately owned by BGC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGC) in the US. BGC provides broking services to broker-dealers, banks, and a range of institutional investors and other sophisticated institutional wholesale market participants. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc.
 Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc. provides real estate management services. It also offers account management, transition management, lease administration, technology services, operations consulting services, transaction management, financial integration services, program and project management, and facilities management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Development | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Madison Square Park Conservancy
 Madison Square Park Conservancy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Madison Square Park Conservancy manages Madison Square Park. The company was founded by Daniel Harris Meyer, Bill Lukashok and Debbie Landau in 2002 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
ELX Futures LP
 ELX Futures LP Internet RetailRetail Trade Part of BGC Group, Inc., ELX Futures LP operates as an institutional and dealer marketplace. The company is based in New York, NY. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Remate Lince SAPI de CV
 Remate Lince SAPI de CV Regional BanksFinance Part of BGC Group, Inc., Remate Lince SAPI de CV is a Mexican company that provides derivatives and bond brokerage services. The company is based in Santa Fe M? xico, Mexico. Remate Lince SAPI de was acquired by BGC Partners, Inc. on May 12, 2014. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GFI Securities Ltd.
 GFI Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of BGC Group, Inc., GFI Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. Julian Simon Johns Swain has been the CEO of the British company since 2001. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Whole Kids Foundation
 Whole Kids Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance Whole Kids Foundation provides investment services. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded by Walter E. Robb. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| BGC GROUP, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Human Resources Officer Investor Relations Contact General Counsel Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
BGC International
 BGC International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of BGC Group, Inc., BGC International is a pioneering brokerage and British financial technology company servicing the financial markets. Founded in 1986, the company is based in London, UK. Built upon the foundation of cutting edge technology and exceptional talent, BGC International offers innovative solutions to its clients in the financial industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Pennsylvania Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Rutgers Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| JOFF FINTECH ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin |
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International
| United States | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| Italy | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Consumer Durables | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 158 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 154 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 39 |
| Chairman | 38 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 37 |
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| Howard Lutnick | 40 |
| David Richards | 25 |
| John H. Dalton | 22 |
| Stephen Merkel | 19 |
| William J. Moran | 19 |
| Peter J. Powers | 14 |
| Jay Noah Itzkowitz | 14 |
| Kenneth McIntyre | 14 |
| Sean Windeatt | 13 |
| Michael Snow | 12 |
| Louis J. Scotto | 11 |
| Shaun Lynn | 11 |
| Anthony Orso | 11 |
| Richard Bertasi | 10 |
| Virginia Bauer | 9 |
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