Robert C. Wright
Founder at Autism Speaks, Inc.
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Robert C.
Wright is the founder of Autism Speaks, Inc. (founded in 2005) and holds the title of Trustee.
He is also the founder of Suzanne Wright Foundation.
Mr. Wright's current job(s) include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Palm Beach Civic Association (since 2010), President & Director at BC Broadcasting Co., Inc., Director at Cross MediaWorks, Inc., Director at MPUSA LLC, Director at Mission Product LLC, Director at Cadent LLC, and Life Trustee at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (since 1989).
His former job(s) include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at NBCUniversal Media LLC (2004-2007), President & Chief Executive Officer at The NBC Television Network Co. (1986-2001), Vice Chairman at General Electric Co. (2000-2008), Independent Director at Ralph Lauren Corp.
(2007-2020), Independent Director at AMC Networks, Inc. (2011-2020), and Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners LLC.
Mr. Wright's education includes an undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) and a graduate degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
Mr. Wright is also the founder of Suzanne Wright Foundation.
Robert C. Wright active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Autism Speaks, Inc.
 Autism Speaks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Autism Speaks, Inc. is an organization dedicated to advocating for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company aims to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and advance research into better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. The company was founded by Robert C. Wright and Keith Andrew Wargo has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Founder | 2004-12-31 |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers healthcare services. Its services include surgery, corporate health, nephrology, dermatology, cardiology, hepatology, vascular care, emergency care, and ambulatory care. The company was founded in 1771 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 1988-12-31 |
Palm Beach Civic Association
 Palm Beach Civic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-03-31 |
| Mission Product LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
MPUSA LLC
 MPUSA LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables MPUSA LLC develops and manufactures sports merchandise. It offers cooling towels, cooling gear, major league baseball, NCAA, grip, accessories, muscle, anti-chafe and sun care products. The company was founded by Sarah Haskins, Kevin Lin, Mariel Margaret Hamm, Alferd Reginald Bush, Sergio Garcia Fernandez, Jameka Serena Williams, Georges St.Pierre, Stephen John Nash, Josh Shaw, David Allen Wright and Amanda Ray Beard in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cross MediaWorks, Inc.
 Cross MediaWorks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cross MediaWorks, Inc. operates as a holding company, which manages an array of media platforms on both a targeted and measured basis. The firm offers unwired cable networks for media buyers and advertisers. The company was founded by V. Marc Krigsman and Larry Rubin in 2007 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Suzanne Wright Foundation | Founder | - |
Cadent LLC
 Cadent LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Cadent LLC engages in the provision of television advertising services. It serves the marketers, agencies, operators, and media owners. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
BC Broadcasting Co., Inc.
 BC Broadcasting Co., Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services BC Broadcasting Co., Inc. was founded in 2005 and operates as a radio station. The private company is based in Pennington Gap, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. | President | - |
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Training of Robert C. Wright
| College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Virginia School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| AMC NETWORKS INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 20 |
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General Electric Capital Corp.
 General Electric Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Finance |
General Electric Capital Services, Inc.
 General Electric Capital Services, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance General Electric Capital Services, Inc. used provides financial products and services. It offered loans, leases and other financial services to the construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, and healthcare industries. The company was founded in 1984 and was headquartered in Fairfield, CT. | Finance |
General Electric Financial Services, Inc.
 General Electric Financial Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance General Electric Financial Services, Inc. had ownership of two principal subsidiaries which, together with their affiliates constitute GE Co.’s principal financial services businesses. GE Financial Services was the owner of the common stock of General Electric Capital Corp. and GE Global Insurance Holding Corp. On February 1993 the company's name was changed to General Electric Capital Services, Inc. The company was located in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
EMI Group Ltd.
 EMI Group Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services EMI Group Ltd. offers music recording services. It operates record labels such as Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Records Nashville, Manhattan, Parlophone, Virgin Classics and Virgin Records. The firm also manufactures electronics device and systems. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers healthcare services. Its services include surgery, corporate health, nephrology, dermatology, cardiology, hepatology, vascular care, emergency care, and ambulatory care. The company was founded in 1771 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Cox Cable Communications, Inc.
 Cox Cable Communications, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cox Cable Communications, Inc provides printing, publishing and cable communication network services. The firm's services include advanced digital video, high-speed internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in partnership with sprint for small to large-sized businesses. Cox offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats. It also provides promotional opportunities and production services. The company was founded in 1984 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
NBCUniversal Media LLC
 NBCUniversal Media LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services NBCUniversal Media LLC owns and operates news and entertainment television networks. It includes broadcasting, sports, television series, movies, fashion programs, and theatrical, and non-theatrical filmed entertainment contents. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
BC Broadcasting Co., Inc.
BC Broadcasting Co., Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services BC Broadcasting Co., Inc. was founded in 2005 and operates as a radio station. The private company is based in Pennington Gap, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. | Consumer Services |
The NBC Television Network Co.
 The NBC Television Network Co. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The NBC Television Network Co. operates cable channels. Its serves to communities by producing news, sports, and public affairs programming that addresses local needs. The company was founded on November 15, 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The RAND Corp.
 The RAND Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
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. | Commercial Services |
Autism Speaks, Inc.
Autism Speaks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Autism Speaks, Inc. is an organization dedicated to advocating for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company aims to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and advance research into better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. The company was founded by Robert C. Wright and Keith Andrew Wargo has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Commercial Services |
Lee Equity Partners LLC
 Lee Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lee Equity Partners LLC (Lee Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Thomas Haskell Lee and Mark K. Gormley. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Palm Beach Civic Association
Palm Beach Civic Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Commercial Services |
Cross MediaWorks, Inc.
Cross MediaWorks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cross MediaWorks, Inc. operates as a holding company, which manages an array of media platforms on both a targeted and measured basis. The firm offers unwired cable networks for media buyers and advertisers. The company was founded by V. Marc Krigsman and Larry Rubin in 2007 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Technology Services |
MPUSA LLC
MPUSA LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables MPUSA LLC develops and manufactures sports merchandise. It offers cooling towels, cooling gear, major league baseball, NCAA, grip, accessories, muscle, anti-chafe and sun care products. The company was founded by Sarah Haskins, Kevin Lin, Mariel Margaret Hamm, Alferd Reginald Bush, Sergio Garcia Fernandez, Jameka Serena Williams, Georges St.Pierre, Stephen John Nash, Josh Shaw, David Allen Wright and Amanda Ray Beard in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Durables |
EMI Group Global Ltd.
 EMI Group Global Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Citigroup, Inc., EMI Group Global Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2011. | Finance |
| Mission Product LLC | |
| Suzanne Wright Foundation | |
Cadent LLC
Cadent LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Cadent LLC engages in the provision of television advertising services. It serves the marketers, agencies, operators, and media owners. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
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