Russ I. Pillar
Director of Finance/CFO at BLUE WHALE ACQUISITION CORP I
Network origin in Russ I. Pillar first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aspen Global Leadership Network
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| Private Company | 54 | |
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| Extinct | Movies/Entertainment | 36 |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
 Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Playboy Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media and lifestyle company. The firm publishes Playboy magazine for men that focus primarily on photography, entertainment, humor, and cartoons as well as articles on current issues and trends. The company was founded by Hugh Marston Hefner in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Publishing: Books/Magazines | 16 |
| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 6 | |
Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc.
 Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. operates music, book, and entertainment retail stores. The company was founded in January 1, 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 3 |
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
 Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Operates as a blank check company. It acquires operating businesses engaged in media, digital media, or technology through a merger, capital stock exchange and asset acquisitions. The company was founded by Russell I. Pillar and Matthew G. Pillar in February, 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Russ I. Pillar via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Sony Music Holdings, Inc.
 Sony Music Holdings, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sony Music Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of prerecorded record, tapes. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Movies/Entertainment | General Counsel Sales & Marketing | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.
 Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. owns and prepares programs for adult television networks. The firm develops, produces, acquires & distributes various feature films, magazine-format shows, reality-based & dramatic series, documentaries, live events, and portable pod cast entertainment under Playboy & Spice brand names. The company was founded on November 30, 1989 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA | Movies/Entertainment | President President Chief Executive Officer | |
Apollo Asset Management, Inc.
 Apollo Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Asset Management, Inc.engages in the provision of alternative investment management services. It operates through the following segments: Credit, Private Equity, and Real Assets. The Credit segment focuses on the investment in non-control corporate and structured debt instruments including performing, stressed, and distressed instruments across the capital structure. The Private Equity segment consists of investment in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities, and distressed debt instruments. The Real Assets segment includes investment in real estate equity and infrastructure equity; and real estate and infrastructure debt. The company was founded by Marc Jeffrey Rowan, Leon David Black, and Joshua Jordan Harris in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NOHO, INC. | Food Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
 Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. produces movies and television shows. Its global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | President Chief Operating Officer | |
Paramount Media Networks
 Paramount Media Networks BroadcastingConsumer Services ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks provides television broadcasting, information and musical online content services. Its services encompass films, television shows, video streaming and music videos. The company was founded in 1984 is headquartered in New York, NY. | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
 EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services EMI Music Publishing Ltd. publishes and patents music albums. It offers music recording services. The firm operates as a multinational music publishing company that licenses songs for advertising, film, television, merchandising, video games, and other uses. The company was founded on December 4, 1957 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| Adelphi University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston College | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The College of William & Mary | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Aspen Institute, Inc.
 The Aspen Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Public Communications Contact | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The International Women's Forum
 The International Women's Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Leadership Foundations, The International Women's Forum is a women's forum membership organization. The company is based in Washington. The American company was founded in 1974 by Maureen A. Kindel, Elinor Guggenheimer. Stephanie Mathews O'Keefe has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The International Women's Forum was acquired by Leadership Foundations on January 01, 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Michigan Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Africa Leadership Initiative
 Africa Leadership Initiative Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Africa Leadership Initiative provides leadership programs. The company was founded by Oupa Isaac Shongwe in 2003 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Colorado Boulder | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Henry Crown Fellowship Program | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Committee for Economic Development
 Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The Conference Board, Inc., Committee for Economic Development is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's trustees, who are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies, bring their unique experience to address pressing policy issues. The company collectively represents 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. Founded in 1942, the organization uses cookies to improve their website and offers products and services to enhance user experience. Committee for Economic Development was acquired by The Conference Board, Inc. on January 14, 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Pennsylvania Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Endeavor UAE | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
The Raine Group LLC
 The Raine Group LLC Regional BanksFinance The Raine Group LLC is a merchant bank that specializes in technology, media, and telecommunications. The company is based in New York, NY and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Raine Group focuses on investment and advisory opportunities, leveraging its extensive industry experience and strategic relationships to create value for portfolio companies and clients. The company was founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Alan Sine, John Salter, Joseph Ravitch, Brandon Wade Gardner, and Deborah Mei. | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 43 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Israel | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 30 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Retail Trade | 2 |
| Distribution Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 709 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 325 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 147 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 147 |
| Chairman | 106 |
Most connected contacts
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| Ben Way | 50 |
| Frederic Salerno | 42 |
| Colleen Brown | 41 |
| Charles Phillips | 40 |
| Noor Sweid | 36 |
| Richard Bressler | 36 |
| Daniel Draper | 35 |
| Lesego Sennelo | 32 |
| Donald G. Drapkin | 28 |
| Robert Kraft | 27 |
| Min Zhang | 25 |
| David H. Langstaff | 25 |
| Ananth Sankaranarayanan | 24 |
| Thomas E. Freston | 24 |
| Mika Jerry Salmi | 23 |
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