Lester Crown
Director/Board Member at The Museum of Science & Industry
Profile
Lester Crown is currently the Chairman-Emeritus of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Lyric Opera of Chicago, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, and a Trustee at The Museum of Science & Industry.
He previously served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Henry Crown & Co., Vice Chairman of The Aspen Institute, Inc., and as a Director at General Dynamics Corp., Maytag Corp., Roundtable Healthcare Management, Inc., and Merrick Ventures LLC.
Mr. Crown holds an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.
Lester Crown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
 Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
 American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science operates as a community of visionary people who advance the partnership between science and philanthropy. It partners with individuals, families, foundations, and the business community to develop philanthropic funding for the institute; educates the American public about the institute’s research; and represents the institute’s interests in the U.S. through the events such as galas, parlor meetings, and luncheons; meetings with institute scientists and campaigns to spread the news of research discovery. The company was founded by Chaim Weizmann in November 1944 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Lester Crown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2006-05-02 |
Maytag Corp.
 Maytag Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Maytag Corp. designs, manufactures and markets residential and commercial products. It operates in two segments, home appliances and commercialp products. Its home appliances segment engages in the manufacture, sale and servicing of laundry products, dishwashers, refrigerators, cooking appliances, and floor care products. It is located in Newton, IA | Director/Board Member | 2005-08-29 |
Merrick Ventures LLC
 Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Lester Crown
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 11 |
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Maytag Corp.
Maytag Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Maytag Corp. designs, manufactures and markets residential and commercial products. It operates in two segments, home appliances and commercialp products. Its home appliances segment engages in the manufacture, sale and servicing of laundry products, dishwashers, refrigerators, cooking appliances, and floor care products. It is located in Newton, IA | Consumer Durables |
Henry Crown & Co.
 Henry Crown & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Henry Crown & Co. provides investment advisory services. It manages investments in banking, transportation, oil and gas, cellular phones, home furnishings, and resort properties. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Roundtable Healthcare Management, Inc.
 Roundtable Healthcare Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roundtable Healthcare Management, Inc (Roundtable Healthcare Management) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2001 by Todd Warnock, Joseph Damico, Lester Knight and Jack McGinley. The firm is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States. | Finance |
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 |
Merrick Ventures LLC
Merrick Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Merrick Ventures LLC (Merrick Ventures ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Michael W. Ferro. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
The Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science operates as a community of visionary people who advance the partnership between science and philanthropy. It partners with individuals, families, foundations, and the business community to develop philanthropic funding for the institute; educates the American public about the institute’s research; and represents the institute’s interests in the U.S. through the events such as galas, parlor meetings, and luncheons; meetings with institute scientists and campaigns to spread the news of research discovery. The company was founded by Chaim Weizmann in November 1944 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Big Shoulders Fund
The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
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