Frances Cook

Chairman at

Ballard Group LLC

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Ms. Frances D.
Cook is a Chairman at Ballard Group LLC, a Council Member at The Phi Beta Kappa Society and a Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at Council of American Overseas Research Centers and Institute for American Universities.
Ms. Cook was previously employed as a Non-Executive Chairman by Lonrho Ltd. She also served on the board at Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Corporate Council on Africa and Walker Innovation, Inc. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a graduate degree from Harvard University.

Frances Cook active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Ballard Group LLC	Chairman	31/12/1998
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Corporate Officer/Principal	20/09/2010
The Phi Beta Kappa Society The Phi Beta Kappa Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organisation for liberal arts and science education	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Institute for American Universities Institute for American Universities Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Institute for American Universities (IAU), established in 1957, specializes in arts, humanities, and social sciences education and operates as part of the American College of the Mediterranean (ACM), a U.S.-accredited institution. The non-profit company is based in Aix-en-Provence, France and has subsidiaries in Florence, Italy. ACM-IAU offers American-style undergraduate and graduate degree programs, study abroad opportunities, and certificate courses across centers in Aix-en-Provence and Florence. The institution provides interdisciplinary education, experiential learning, cultural immersion, language acquisition, and citizenship programs, integrating field studies, traveling seminars, internships, and cultural activities. Facilities include specialized campuses and centers such as Manning Hall, the Centre d’études françaises, the Marchutz campus for art, and the Center for Wine and Gastronomy. ACM-IAU offers scholarships, financial aid, and work-study opportunities, and maintains partnerships with institutions like Sciences Po Aix.	Director/Board Member	-
Council of American Overseas Research Centers Council of American Overseas Research Centers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an American overseas research center that provides assisting scholars conducting research on critical issues	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Frances Cook

Companies	Position	End
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. Alliant Techsystems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures aerospace, defense, and commercial products	Director/Board Member	01/08/2011
Corporate Council on Africa Corporate Council on Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business associations	Director/Board Member	-
WALKER INNOVATION INC	Director/Board Member	-
Lonrho Ltd. Lonrho Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company	Chairman	-

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Private companies	11
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. Alliant Techsystems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures aerospace, defense, and commercial products	Electronic Technology
Lonrho Ltd. Lonrho Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company	Miscellaneous
Walker Innovation, Inc. Walker Innovation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in licensing and enforcement of intellectual property assets	Commercial Services
University of Virginia University of Virginia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment	Miscellaneous
Ballard Group LLC	Finance
The Phi Beta Kappa Society The Phi Beta Kappa Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organisation for liberal arts and science education	Commercial Services
Corporate Council on Africa Corporate Council on Africa Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business associations	Commercial Services
Institute for American Universities Institute for American Universities Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Institute for American Universities (IAU), established in 1957, specializes in arts, humanities, and social sciences education and operates as part of the American College of the Mediterranean (ACM), a U.S.-accredited institution. The non-profit company is based in Aix-en-Provence, France and has subsidiaries in Florence, Italy. ACM-IAU offers American-style undergraduate and graduate degree programs, study abroad opportunities, and certificate courses across centers in Aix-en-Provence and Florence. The institution provides interdisciplinary education, experiential learning, cultural immersion, language acquisition, and citizenship programs, integrating field studies, traveling seminars, internships, and cultural activities. Facilities include specialized campuses and centers such as Manning Hall, the Centre d’études françaises, the Marchutz campus for art, and the Center for Wine and Gastronomy. ACM-IAU offers scholarships, financial aid, and work-study opportunities, and maintains partnerships with institutions like Sciences Po Aix.	Consumer Services
Council of American Overseas Research Centers Council of American Overseas Research Centers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an American overseas research center that provides assisting scholars conducting research on critical issues	Commercial Services