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Carol Melton
Chief Executive Officer at
Adeft Capital LLC
Net worth: 36 675 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Carol A. Melton is the founder of Adeft Capital LLC, founded in 2018, serving as Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Vice Chairman at The Economic Club of Washington, Director at Georgetown Heritage, Director at Halcyon (Washington), Member of The Federal City Council, Trustee of The Phillips Collection, Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. since 2006, Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners LLC, and Independent Trustee at JBG SMITH.
Properties LP since 2017.
Former jobs include Director at National Association of Broadcasters, Independent Director at The RealReal, Inc. from 2020 to 2025, Executive Vice President-Government Relations at Viacom, Inc. from 1997 to 2005, Counsel at Warner Communications, Inc. in 1997, Executive Vice President-Global Public Policy at Time Warner, Inc. from 2005 to 2018, Associate at Hogan & Hartson LLP, Trustee at Committee for Economic Development, Assistant General Counsel at NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, Trustee at Washington Performing Arts Society, Trustee at The Media Institute, Trustee at Meridian International Center, Trustee at Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation, Trustee at The Potomac School, Inc., and Independent Trustee at JBG SMITH Properties.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University, graduate degrees from the University of Florida and American University Washington College of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | 2,500 ( 0% ) | 36 675 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES -.--% | 2026-04-29 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Carol Melton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-09-30 |
The Federal City Council
 The Federal City Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership-based organization for advancement of civic life | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-05-12 |
The Economic Club of Washington
 The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates forum for distinguished global leaders to share the insights about major issues | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-23 |
The Phillips Collection
 The Phillips Collection Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum | Director/Board Member | - |
Georgetown Heritage
 Georgetown Heritage Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides revitalize, activate and interpret the National Park Service assets | Director/Board Member | - |
Halcyon (Washington)
 Halcyon (Washington) Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides senior living services | Director/Board Member | - |
Adeft Capital LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-07-31 |
JBG SMITH Properties LP
 JBG SMITH Properties LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of JBG SMITH Properties, JBG SMITH Properties LP is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in properties within the DC area and Northern Virginia. The company is based in Bethesda, MD. The company focuses on real estate investments and developments in this specific regional market. The company was founded in 1957. The CEO is W. Matthew Kelly. | Director/Board Member | 2017-06-30 |
NextGen Venture Partners LLC
 NextGen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million for seed and early stage companies and USD 3 - 5 million for growth stage companies. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Carol Melton
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Training of Carol Melton
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
83
1st degree connections
26
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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Viacom, Inc. /Old/
 Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Owns and operates diversified entertainment and media businesses | Consumer Services |
Warner Communications, Inc.
 Warner Communications, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Engages in entertainment communications services | Consumer Services |
Time Warner, Inc.
 Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides cable network, filmed entertainment and publishing services | Consumer Services |
Hogan & Hartson LLP
 Hogan & Hartson LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Wake Forest University
 Wake Forest University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Florida
 University of Florida Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Association of Broadcasters
 National Association of Broadcasters Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a broadcast association | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Federal City Council
The Federal City Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership-based organization for advancement of civic life | Commercial Services |
Committee for Economic Development
 Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Washington
The Economic Club of Washington Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates forum for distinguished global leaders to share the insights about major issues | Commercial Services |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
 NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry | Commercial Services |
Washington Performing Arts Society
 Washington Performing Arts Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates performing arts communities | Commercial Services |
The Media Institute
 The Media Institute Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a foundation that specializes in communications policy issues | Miscellaneous |
Meridian International Center
 Meridian International Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an organisation that promotes exchanging of culture, training and convening programs among communities | Commercial Services |
The Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an art museum | Consumer Services |
Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation | |
The Potomac School, Inc.
 The Potomac School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a school | Consumer Services |
The RealReal, Inc.
 The RealReal, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates an online luxury consignment site | Retail Trade |
American University Washington College of Law
 American University Washington College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NextGen Venture Partners LLC
NextGen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million for seed and early stage companies and USD 3 - 5 million for growth stage companies. | Finance |
JBG SMITH Properties
 JBG SMITH Properties Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Owns, operates, invests and develops office, multifamily & retail assets | Finance |
JBG SMITH Properties LP
JBG SMITH Properties LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of JBG SMITH Properties, JBG SMITH Properties LP is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in properties within the DC area and Northern Virginia. The company is based in Bethesda, MD. The company focuses on real estate investments and developments in this specific regional market. The company was founded in 1957. The CEO is W. Matthew Kelly. | Finance |
Georgetown Heritage
Georgetown Heritage Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides revitalize, activate and interpret the National Park Service assets | Miscellaneous |
Halcyon (Washington)
Halcyon (Washington) Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides senior living services | Health Services |
Adeft Capital LLC |
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