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William Ford
Director/Board Member at
BLACKROCK, INC.
Net worth: 18 M $ as of 27/02/2026
Network origin in William Ford first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Amherst College
 Amherst College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
52
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 52 |
| EXT | Data Processing Services | 14 | |
NYSE Group, Inc.
 NYSE Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates multiple securities stock exchange
10
| SUB | Investment Banks/Brokers | 10 |
NYMEX Holdings, Inc.
 NYMEX Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides a marketplace for trading energy futures and options
6
| EXT | Investment Banks/Brokers | 6 |
Archipelago Holdings, Inc.
 Archipelago Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Owns and operates an electronic stock exchange for trading over-the-counter stocks
5
| EXT | Investment Banks/Brokers | 5 |
| PUB | Investment Managers | 0 | |
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc.
 Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Virtu GETCO LLC
 Virtu GETCO LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides electronic trading and technology services
0
| EXT | Investment Banks/Brokers | 0 |
New York Mercantile Exchange Charitable Foundation
0
| FND | 0 | |
Mu Sigma, Inc.
 Mu Sigma, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops big data analytics and statistical analysis software, big data visualization & reporting tools
0
| HOL | Packaged Software | 0 |
New Museum of Contemporary Art, Inc.
 New Museum of Contemporary Art, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a contemporary art museum
0
| PVT | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
General Atlantic Service Co. LLC
 General Atlantic Service Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services
0
| EXT | Financial Conglomerates | 0 |
National Committee on United States-China Relations, Inc.
0
| NPO | 0 | |
Priceline.com Holdco U.K. Ltd.
 Priceline.com Holdco U.K. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services
0
| SUB | Financial Conglomerates | 0 |
IHS Markit Group Holdings
 IHS Markit Group Holdings MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company
0
| SUB | Miscellaneous | 0 |
Markit Group Ltd.
 Markit Group Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides collection, processing, redistribution and AI services for credit derivatives, cash credit instruments, loans & financial institutions
0
| SUB | Data Processing Services | 0 |
Authentic Brands Group LLC
 Authentic Brands Group LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a brand development, sports and entertainment licensing company
0
| HOL | Advertising/Marketing Services | 0 |
Emerging Markets Private Equity Association
 Emerging Markets Private Equity Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as global industry association for private capital in emerging markets
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
New York Genome Center
 New York Genome Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides genomic research services
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Shining Hope For Communities
 Shining Hope For Communities Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit organization that promotes free education to girls
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
 Stanford Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
TBG AG
 TBG AG Investment ManagersFinance Provides mutual fund management services
0
| PVT | Investment Managers | 0 |
Digital Classifieds France SAS
 Digital Classifieds France SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company
0
| SUB | Financial Conglomerates | 0 |
General Atlantic Service Co. LP
 General Atlantic Service Co. LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment firm
0
| SUB | Financial Conglomerates | 0 |
| PUB | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 0 | |
NYSE Euronext, Inc.
 NYSE Euronext, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as financial market that provides trading solutions for businesses
0
| SUB | Investment Banks/Brokers | 0 |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization
0
| NPO | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
E*TRADE Group, Inc. (Old)
 E*TRADE Group, Inc. (Old) Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Information Retrieval Services
0
| EXT | Internet Software/Services | 0 |
| SUB | Publishing: Newspapers | 0 | |
General Atlantic LLC
 General Atlantic LLC Investment ManagersFinance General Atlantic invests in both public and private companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on climate, consumer, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors. It participates in late and growth stage transactions. The firm acquires minority interest.
0
| SUB | Investment Managers | 0 |
Wit Capital Group, Inc.
 Wit Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides on-line investment banking and brokerage services
0
| EXT | Investment Managers | 0 |
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
 BlackRock Finance, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset and investment advisory & risk management solutions
0
| SUB | Investment Managers | 0 |
| PUB | Regional Banks | 0 | |
New York Mercantile Exchange Holdings, Inc.
 New York Mercantile Exchange Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates physical commodity exchanges
0
| EXT | Investment Banks/Brokers | 0 |
SSA Global Technologies, Inc.
 SSA Global Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides enterprise software and services
0
| EXT | Packaged Software | 0 |
| PUB | Investment Managers | 0 | |
Tory Burch LLC
 Tory Burch LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and retails women's apparel and accessories
0
| HOL | Apparel/Footwear | 0 |
Markit Ltd.
 Markit Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides financial information
0
| EXT | Data Processing Services | 0 |
| PUB | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 | |
| PUB | Other Consumer Services | 0 | |
MultiPlan, Inc.
 MultiPlan, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides healthcare cost management solutions
0
| SUB | Data Processing Services | 0 |
Zagat Survey LLC
 Zagat Survey LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consumer survey-based leisure content
0
| SUB | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 0 |
CareCore National LLC
 CareCore National LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides diagnostic imaging management services
0
| EXT | Medical/Nursing Services | 0 |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates cancer hospital
0
| NPO | Hospital/Nursing Management | 0 |
Breaking Ground
 Breaking Ground Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides housing and community development services
0
| NPO | Medical/Nursing Services | 0 |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment
0
| NPO | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 0 |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes
0
| NPO | Movies/Entertainment | 0 |
Collegiate School
 Collegiate School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates private elementary and secondary schools
0
| PVT | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
The Rockefeller University
 The Rockefeller University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University
0
| COL | Other Consumer Services | 0 |
Sierra Space Corp.
 Sierra Space Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures spaceplanes and provides related software services
0
| HOL | Aerospace & Defense | 0 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Ford via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
CIT Group, Inc.
 CIT Group, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services | Major Banks | Director/Board Member President | |
Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC
 Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance FMR invests in securities of companies engaged in a variety of economic sectors and industries that are domiciled in the US and outside the US (in developed, emerging and frontier markets); in stocks with growth or value characteristics; and in companies with market capitalizations of all sizes. The firm invests across different asset classes, market sectors, maturities, and regions. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Lehman Brothers, Inc.
 Lehman Brothers, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
S&P Global, Inc.
 S&P Global, Inc. Financial Publishing/ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial market data intelligence, credit rating, commodity insights, indices and mobility services through online | Financial Publishing/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bank of America Corp.
 Bank of America Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides consumer and global banking, markets brokerage & wealth and investment management services | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Altria Group, Inc.
 Altria Group, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and wholesales cigarettes, cigars & tobacco products | Tobacco | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | President Chief Operating Officer | |
Citigroup, Inc.
 Citigroup, Inc. Major BanksFinance Provides retail, investment, commercial banking, brand cards, securities sale & exchanges services | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Conexant Systems LLC
 Conexant Systems LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
 Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Putnam Investment Management LLC
 Putnam Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance PIM is an active, long-term investment manager across the major asset classes. Their analysis of the financial markets is generally based on fundamental analysis and research, but also includes quantitative elements. PIM research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial derivatives market exchange services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
UBS Securities LLC
 UBS Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Fixed Income | |
CME Group, Inc.
 CME Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides clearing and transaction fees, market data & information services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Assurant, Inc.
 Assurant, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Property/Casualty Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
IHS, Inc.
 IHS, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides traditional and online critical information & consulting services | Data Processing Services | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
 Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as holding company with interest in providing futures exchanges, over-the counter markets and derivatives clearing houses and post-trade services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Purvin & Gertz LLC
 Purvin & Gertz LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides energy consulting services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
 The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides securities, investment and wealth management services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Markit Ltd.
Markit Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides financial information | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
Jefferies LLC
 Jefferies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
JMI Management, Inc.
 JMI Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance JMI Equity seeks investments in companies located in North America, Europe, and Pacific with revenues of USD 10 - 200 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of software and AI-driven sectors. It provides financing for early, later, and growth stage capital transactions with an investment size up to 500 million. It takes minority and majority positions in the companies. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Analyst | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consulting firm | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Consultant / Advisor | |
R.L. Polk & Co.
 R.L. Polk & Co. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides automotive information and marketing solutions | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
 New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates physical commodities exchange | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
IHS Global, Inc.
 IHS Global, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic operational, research and advisory services | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Barclays Capital, Inc.
 Barclays Capital, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Yale University
 Yale University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Maryland
 University of Maryland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Japan Society of New York
 The Japan Society of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization which promotes friendly relations between the United States and Japan | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Investment ManagersFinance Functions as a Pension/Retirement Fund | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
NYSE Euronext, Inc.
NYSE Euronext, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as financial market that provides trading solutions for businesses | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel | |
Commodity Exchange, Inc.
 Commodity Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides information about all types of commodities | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
NYSE Regulation, Inc.
 NYSE Regulation, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates security brokerage regulation services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Financial Accounting Foundation
 Financial Accounting Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates non-profit organization that engages in administration, financing and appointment of financial & governmental accounting standards boards | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Nature Conservancy, Inc.
 The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides wildlife protection programs | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Guidepost Growth Management Co. LLC
 Guidepost Growth Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guidepost Growth Mgmt invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on large technology markets including tech-enabled services, infrastructure software and services, and application software and data services. It participates in growth equity transactions with an investment size of USD 15 - 75 million. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
 Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that focuses on governing activities of all broker-dealer firms and brokers | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
IHS Markit Group Holdings
IHS Markit Group Holdings MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC
 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets moist smokelss tobacco products | Tobacco | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
 Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in securities exchange, fixed income & data and mortgage technology services | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard Law School
 Harvard Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
New York University School of Law
 New York University School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
Clarivate Plc
 Clarivate Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information, analytics and workflow solutions | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 25 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 338 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 145 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 82 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 80 |
| Chairman | 69 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Jerre Stead | 40 |
| Shirley Jackson | 35 |
| Deborah McWhinney | 31 |
| Robert Shapiro | 31 |
| Robert Kelly | 31 |
| Dennis Suskind | 27 |
| James Rosenthal | 24 |
| George Muñoz | 24 |
| Sari Granat | 23 |
| Karl M. von der Heyden | 23 |
| Dinyar Devitre | 23 |
| Nelson Chai | 21 |
| Jean-Paul Montupet | 21 |
| Balakrishnan S. Iyer | 20 |
| Gerald Putnam | 20 |
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