Mark R. Stone
Chief Executive Officer at GORES HOLDINGS VII, INC.
Profile
Mark R.
Stone is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 6 companies, including: Gores Holdings IV, Inc., Gores Holdings VI, Inc. and Ardagh MP USA, Inc. and who has been the head of 21 different companies.
Mr. Stone holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Gores Holdings VII, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Gores Holdings VIII, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Gores Holdings X, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Gores Holdings IX, Inc. and Senior Managing Director at The Gores Group LLC.
He is also on the board of BMC East LLC and Manager of Gores Radio Holdings LLC.
In his past career he occupied the position of Member of The Boston Consulting Group, Inc., Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Enterasys Networks, Inc., Chairman of Westwood One, Inc., Chairman at SER Solutions, Inc., Chairman-Supervisory Board & CEO at Unify Management GmbH, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Unify GmbH & Co. KG, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Unify, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Natunola Health Biosciences, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Sentient Jet, Inc., Chief Executive Officer for Narus, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Gores Holdings, Inc. (he founded the company in 2015), Chief Executive Officer of Gores Holdings II, Inc. (he founded the company in 2016), Chief Executive Officer for Gores Holdings III, Inc. (he founded the company in 2017), President & Chief Executive Officer of Gores Holdings IV, Inc. (he founded the company in 2019), Chief Executive Officer at Sentex Systems, Inc., Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh MP USA, Inc. (he founded the company in 2020), Chief Executive Officer of Gores Holdings VI, Inc. (he founded the company in 2020), Chief Executive Officer of Gores Guggenheim, Inc. and General Manager for CityGrid Media LLC.
Mark R.
Stone received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maine and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mark R. Stone active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GORES HOLDINGS VII, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2020 |
| GORES HOLDINGS VIII, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2020 |
| GORES HOLDINGS IX, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 18/01/2021 |
The Gores Group LLC
 The Gores Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2004 |
Gores Holdings X, Inc.
 Gores Holdings X, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings X, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 19, 2021 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Chief Executive Officer | 18/01/2021 |
BMC East LLC
 BMC East LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services BMC East LLC supplies building materials to home builders and contractors. It offers residential, light commercial, home repair and remodel construction markets. The company was founded on May 30, 1922 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Gores Radio Holdings LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 14/06/2010 |
Former positions of Mark R. Stone
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| GORS HLDG | Chief Executive Officer | 03/08/2021 |
| MATTERPOR | Chief Executive Officer | 30/06/2021 |
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Training of Mark R. Stone
| University of Maine | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| GORES HOLDINGS IX, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 32 |
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Enterasys Networks, Inc.
 Enterasys Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Enterasys Networks, Inc. is engages in the provision of wired and wireless network infrastructure and security solutions. It offers wireless LAN and mobility, data center and virtualization, security, management, cloud computing, IP convergence, and industry focused solutions. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Salem, NH. | Technology Services |
Westwood One, Inc. /Old/
 Westwood One, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Westwood One, Inc. operates 5,000 radio stations and 182 television stations, which include stations in over 80 of the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical Area markets in the U.S and to over 450 digital outlets nationally. It produces and distributes, sports, talk, music, special events, traffic, news, weather and other programming content and reaches over 190 million people weekly. It exchanges content with radio stations for commercial airtime, which it sell to local, regional and national advertisers. By aggregating and packaging commercial airtime across radio stations nationwide. The company is operating through only segment: Network Radio. The Network Radio segment business strategy is focused on delivering the best sports, talk, music and entertainment programming, as well as key services, to affiliate and advertising customers. The segment content covers several categories and formats, including national news, sports, music, entertainment, and talk radio. In national news and sports, it distribute nationally branded programs such as CBS Radio News, CNN Radio News, NBC Radio News, and major high-profile sporting events, including the NFL, NCAA football and basketball games and the Winter Olympic Games in 2010. It was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
United Road Services, Inc.
 United Road Services, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services United Road Services, Inc. engages in auto transport services. It offers new vehicle logistics, remarking services, dealer and auction houses, retail single vehicles, and marshalling and storage centers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Romulus, MI. | Consumer Services |
Cherokee International Corp.
 Cherokee International Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Cherokee International Corp. manufactures electronic components. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tustin, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Natunola Health Biosciences, Inc.
 Natunola Health Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Natunola Health Biosciences, Inc. engages in the manufacturing and researching of flaxseed derived omega-3 fatty acids, specialty natural products, bio-nutrients and functional supplements for human and animal nutritional markets. The firm also produces natural ingredients, for the cosmetic and personal care industry. The company was founded on October 17, 1997 and is headquartered in Winchester, Canada. | Health Technology |
First Communications, Inc.
 First Communications, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications First Communications, Inc. operates as a holding company for integrated telecommunications services, including Ethernet, MPLS/VPLS, SIP trunking, and cloud solutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | Communications |
| Gores Radio Holdings LLC | |
NE Opco, Inc.
 NE Opco, Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing NE Opco, Inc. engages in the manufacture of envelopes. The company was founded in 1952 by William Ungar and is headquartered in State Frisco, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
CityGrid Media LLC
 CityGrid Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CityGrid Media LLC provides local business advertising solutions. The firm offers information on businesses, restaurants, spas, hotels, and retail. It helps people make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise, and useful tools. The company was founded by Thomas H. Layton, Yen Lee, and Steve Glenn in 1995 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. | Technology Services |
SER Solutions, Inc.
 SER Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SER Solutions, Inc. provides contact management and speech analytics solutions. Its solutions help to support business activities such as proactive customer care, telemarketing, collections, fundraising, and market research. The company has offices in North America and Europe. SER Solutions was founded in 1980 is headquartered in Dulles, VA | Commercial Services |
Sentient Jet, Inc.
 Sentient Jet, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Sentient Jet, Inc. provides private jet membership services. Its enables members to access premium executive class aircraft with a guaranteed response time anywhere in the continental United States in ten hours or less. The company was founded in 1999 by Paul A. Svensen Jr. and is headquartered in Weymouth, MA. | Transportation |
BMC East LLC
BMC East LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services BMC East LLC supplies building materials to home builders and contractors. It offers residential, light commercial, home repair and remodel construction markets. The company was founded on May 30, 1922 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Distribution Services |
Narus, Inc.
 Narus, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Narus, Inc. provides cyber security data analytics solutions for enterprises and governments. The company was founded by Khirman Stas and Ori Cohen in November 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
The Gores Group LLC
The Gores Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Unify Management GmbH
 Unify Management GmbH Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Unify Management GmbH provided open source communications and business process optimization solutions. The company was founded in 2008 and was headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Electronic Technology |
Unify GmbH & Co. KG
 Unify GmbH & Co. KG Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Unify GmbH & Co. KG provides communications software products and services. It offers unified communication for enterprises, which include voice platforms, application, and mobile and soft phone clients. The firm also offers contact centers, which encompass outbound, inbound, cloud contact center, interactive voice response, and workforce management. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Communications |
Unify, Inc.
 Unify, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Unify, Inc. provides communications software solutions and services. It offers managed and professional services, maintenance and support, and security solutions. Its industry solutions include healthcare, financial, public sector, energy utilities, and manufacturing and automotive. The company was founded on October 1, 2008 and is headquartered in Ruskin, FL. | Technology Services |
Hostess Brands LLC
 Hostess Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hostess Brands LLC operates as a food packaging company. It produces new and classic treats including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes and Fruit Pies, Twinkies and CupCakes. The firm offers loaf breads, sandwiches and cookies. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Westwood One LLC
 Westwood One LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Westwood One LLC engages in the provision of content and services to radio stations. It produces and distributes news, sports, music, talk, and entertainment radio programs as well as audio content from live events and digital content. The firm also produces the Dial Global 24/7 turnkey music formats as well as prep services, jingles, and imaging. In addition, it serves as sales representative for independent third party providers of audio content. The company was founded by Norman J. Pattiz and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Electronic Technology |
Gores Holdings, Inc.
 Gores Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings, Inc. is a development stage company that engages in merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more business. The company was founded on June 1, 2015 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Finance |
Hostess Brands, Inc.
 Hostess Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hostess Brands, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing baked goods. It operates through the Snacking segment, which consists of sweet baked goods, cookies, bread and buns, and frozen retail products that are sold under the Hostess, Dolly Madison, Cloverhill, Big Texas, and Voortman brands. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Gores Holdings II, Inc.
 Gores Holdings II, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings II, Inc. engages in the provision of merger, capital stock exchange, and asset acquisition. It also includes stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 15, 2016 and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. | Finance |
Gores Holdings III, Inc.
 Gores Holdings III, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings III, Inc. is a blank check investment company. Its pupose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on October 23, 2017 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Finance |
Gores Holdings IV, Inc.
 Gores Holdings IV, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings IV, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company was founded on June 12, 2019 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Finance |
Sentex Systems, Inc.
 Sentex Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Sentex Sensing Technology, Inc. (New Jersey), Sentex Systems, Inc. manufactures and supplies monitoring and analysis instruments using gas chromatography technology. | Health Technology |
Ardagh MP USA, Inc.
 Ardagh MP USA, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ardagh MP USA, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Alec E. Gores and Mark R. Stone on June 25, 2020 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Finance |
Gores Holdings VI, Inc.
 Gores Holdings VI, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings VI, Inc. is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Finance |
Gores Holdings VII, Inc.
 Gores Holdings VII, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings VII, Inc. operates as a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on September 14, 2020 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Finance |
Gores Holdings VIII, Inc.
 Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings VIII, Inc. is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on September 14, 2020 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Finance |
Gores Guggenheim, Inc.
 Gores Guggenheim, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Guggenheim, Inc. is a blank check company. It formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 21, 2020 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Finance |
Gores Holdings X, Inc.
Gores Holdings X, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gores Holdings X, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 19, 2021 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Finance |
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