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Franklin A. Thomas is a Member of the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships and a Trustee of the Greentree Foundation.
He was the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Ford Foundation from 1979 to 1996 and the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp.
from 1967 to 1977.
He was also a Lead Director at Arconic, Inc. from 1977 to 2010 and a Director at Lucent Technologies, Inc. from 1996 to 2006.
Additionally, he served as a Director at Citigroup, Inc. from 1970 to 2009.
Franklin A. Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in administering and developing partnerships between UN agencies, departments and programmes and the private sector | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Greentree Foundation
Greentree Foundation The Greentree Foundation offers a comprehensive ecology workshop as a professional development program for state certified elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators primarily serving Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. The private company is based in New York, NY. The workshop aims to enhance educators’ knowledge and instructional skills related to Long Island’s natural ecology, geological history, and environmental challenges, supporting integration of place-based, outdoor learning aligned with state science standards. The program begins with a week-long immersive session in July at Greentree’s 400-acre natural property, featuring outdoor lectures and ecological studies, and continues throughout the school year with seven Saturday field trips to various Long Island natural sites, including state parks, wildlife refuges, and an astronomy night at Hofstra University. The workshop emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-driven learning experiences that foster critical thinking, environmental literacy, and multidisciplinary connections across subjects. Participants must attend all 12 days and are eligible to earn up to 70 continuing teacher and leader education credits through Adelphi University, with an option for graduate credits. Administrators may participate selectively to support teacher leadership and curriculum development. The program encourages collaboration among educators to build professional networks, share best practices, and advocate for outdoor education within schools, culminating in a graduation reception and certificate of completion. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Franklin A. Thomas
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Arconic, Inc.
Arconic, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures aluminum products, fabricated aluminum and other alloys | Director/Board Member | 22/04/2010 |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Director/Board Member | 20/04/2009 |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Lucent Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and builds a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, and data networking systems, as well as telephone systems and microelectronic components | Director/Board Member | 30/11/2006 |
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ford Foundation maintains a balanced and diversified portfolio that includes equities and fixed-income securities (both US and international), private equities, venture capital and equity partnerships. | President | 31/12/1995 |
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate development and financial inclusion & job creation and healthcare services | President | 31/12/1976 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Arconic, Inc.
Arconic, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures aluminum products, fabricated aluminum and other alloys | Non-Energy Minerals |
Cummins, Inc.
Cummins, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes diesel and natural gas engines & electric and hybrid powertrains and related components & filtration, turbochargers, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling and automated transmissions | Producer Manufacturing |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Lucent Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs and builds a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, and data networking systems, as well as telephone systems and microelectronic components | Electronic Technology |
Citigroup, Inc.
Citigroup, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides retail, investment, commercial banking, brand cards, securities sale & exchanges services | Finance |
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ford Foundation maintains a balanced and diversified portfolio that includes equities and fixed-income securities (both US and international), private equities, venture capital and equity partnerships. | Miscellaneous |
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in administering and developing partnerships between UN agencies, departments and programmes and the private sector | Commercial Services |
Greentree Foundation
Greentree Foundation The Greentree Foundation offers a comprehensive ecology workshop as a professional development program for state certified elementary, middle, and high school teachers and administrators primarily serving Long Island, Queens, and Brooklyn. The private company is based in New York, NY. The workshop aims to enhance educators’ knowledge and instructional skills related to Long Island’s natural ecology, geological history, and environmental challenges, supporting integration of place-based, outdoor learning aligned with state science standards. The program begins with a week-long immersive session in July at Greentree’s 400-acre natural property, featuring outdoor lectures and ecological studies, and continues throughout the school year with seven Saturday field trips to various Long Island natural sites, including state parks, wildlife refuges, and an astronomy night at Hofstra University. The workshop emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-driven learning experiences that foster critical thinking, environmental literacy, and multidisciplinary connections across subjects. Participants must attend all 12 days and are eligible to earn up to 70 continuing teacher and leader education credits through Adelphi University, with an option for graduate credits. Administrators may participate selectively to support teacher leadership and curriculum development. The program encourages collaboration among educators to build professional networks, share best practices, and advocate for outdoor education within schools, culminating in a graduation reception and certificate of completion. | |
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate development and financial inclusion & job creation and healthcare services | Finance |
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