Richard W. Kunes

Director/Board Member at

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York

72 year

58 connections

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Richard W.
Kunes is currently a Director at Estée Lauder NV, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York, and Francescas.com, Inc. He was previously a Director at Tory Burch LLC.
From 2019 to 2020, he was a Director at Francesca's Holdings Corp.
Prior to that, he was an Executive Vice President at The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. from 2012 to 2013.
Mr. Kunes holds an MBA degree from Pace University.

Richard W. Kunes active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Part of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. The company is based in Lake Success, NY. The organization operates multiple regional offices, including locations in Long Island, Buffalo, and Rochester, and relies on nearly 20,000 volunteers who serve in roles such as wish granters, event organizers, translators, and professional skill-based contributors. Fundraising is central to its mission, with opportunities including personal and online fundraisers, community events like "Walk for Wishes" and the Trailblaze Challenge hiking event, as well as youth-focused programs such as "Kids for Wish Kids" and "Wishmakers on Campus." The foundation provides tools and resources to support these efforts and encourages corporate partnerships and monthly giving. Make-A-Wish Metro focuses on the positive impact of wishes on children's mental and emotional well-being, helping children gain strength to fight illness and relieve family stress through community involvement, volunteer engagement, and donor support.	Director/Board Member	-
Estée Lauder NV Estée Lauder NV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides cosmetics and skin care products	Director/Board Member	-
Francescas.com, Inc. Francescas.com, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates retail stores	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Richard W. Kunes

Companies	Position	End
FRANCESCA'S HLDG.	Chief Executive Officer	09/10/2016
ESTEE LAUDER	Director of Finance/CFO	20/08/2012
Tory Burch LLC Tory Burch LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails women's handbags, jewelry, shoes and clothes through online	Director/Board Member	-

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The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes skin care, makeup, fragrance & hair care products	Consumer Non-Durables
Tory Burch LLC Tory Burch LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails women's handbags, jewelry, shoes and clothes through online	Retail Trade
Pace University Pace University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Estée Lauder NV Estée Lauder NV Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides cosmetics and skin care products	Consumer Non-Durables
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York Part of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. The company is based in Lake Success, NY. The organization operates multiple regional offices, including locations in Long Island, Buffalo, and Rochester, and relies on nearly 20,000 volunteers who serve in roles such as wish granters, event organizers, translators, and professional skill-based contributors. Fundraising is central to its mission, with opportunities including personal and online fundraisers, community events like "Walk for Wishes" and the Trailblaze Challenge hiking event, as well as youth-focused programs such as "Kids for Wish Kids" and "Wishmakers on Campus." The foundation provides tools and resources to support these efforts and encourages corporate partnerships and monthly giving. Make-A-Wish Metro focuses on the positive impact of wishes on children's mental and emotional well-being, helping children gain strength to fight illness and relieve family stress through community involvement, volunteer engagement, and donor support.
Francescas.com, Inc. Francescas.com, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates retail stores	Retail Trade
Francesca's Holdings Corp. Francesca's Holdings Corp. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a holding company which provides women's apparel and accessories through a chain of boutiques	Retail Trade