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Frances Townsend
Chairman at
LEONARDO DRS, INC.
Net worth: 11 M $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Ms. Frances F. Townsend is an Independent Director at Chubb Ltd., an Independent Director at Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., an Independent Director at Leonardo DRS, Inc., a Chairman at SAP National Security Services, Inc., a Director & Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., a Member at The Trilateral Commission, a Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer at Activision Blizzard, Inc. and a Senior Vice President at MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc. She is on the Board of Directors at Investcorp Holdings BSC, Chubb Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., Bipartisan Policy Center, Leonardo DRS, Inc., Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc., Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC, Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., Business Executives for National Security, Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc., McCain Institute for International Leadership and The New York City Police Foundation, Inc. Ms. Townsend was previously employed as an Independent Director by The Western Union Co., an Independent Director by SIGA Technologies, Inc., an EVP-Worldwide Government, Legal & Business Affairs by MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Inc., a Vice Chairman & Chief Administrative Officer by MacAndrews & Forbes LLC, an Independent Director by Scientific Games Corp., a Partner by Baker Botts LLP, a Chairman by United States Homeland Security Council, a Vice President-Global Brand Marketing by Expedia Group, Inc., a Chairman by Intelligence & National Security Alliance, a Senior Advisor by Monument Capital Group LLC, and a Trustee by The Atlantic Council of the United States. She also served on the board at SciPlay Corp. and Western Union Holdings, Inc. She received her undergraduate degree from American University and a graduate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 110,870 ( 0.01% ) | 8 M $ | 2026-09-29 | |
| 2026-05-20 | 5,667 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-09-29 | |
LEONARDO DRS, INC. 0.01% | 2026-09-29 | 36,894 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-09-29 |
Frances Townsend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-18 |
| INVESTCORP HOLDINGS B.S.C. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-12 |
| LEONARDO DRS, INC. | Chairman | 2025-12-31 |
| CHUBB LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-19 |
MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Inc.
 MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides personal care products | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
Business Executives for National Security
 Business Executives for National Security Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization for national security officials | Director/Board Member | - |
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 | Director/Board Member | - |
McCain Institute for International Leadership
 McCain Institute for International Leadership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in human dignity program | Director/Board Member | - |
International Republican Institute
 International Republican Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance, and the rule of law | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Frances Townsend
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Education of Frances Townsend
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
64
1st degree connections
34
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 34 |
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Light & Wonder, Inc.
 Light & Wonder, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Develops technology-based products to the gaming and lottery industries | Consumer Services |
Leonardo DRS, Inc.
 Leonardo DRS, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures defense products such as sensing, network computing, force protection and electrical power and propulsion equipment | Electronic Technology |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
 Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as copper, gold and molybdenum mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
SIGA Technologies, Inc.
 SIGA Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops vaccines and antibiotics | Health Technology |
Expedia Group, Inc.
 Expedia Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides online travel services | Consumer Services |
The Western Union Co.
 The Western Union Co. Regional BanksFinance Provides money transfer, payments and digital financial services | Finance |
MacAndrews & Forbes Inc.
 MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. Investment ManagersFinance MacAndrews & Forbes invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Investcorp Holdings BSC
 Investcorp Holdings BSC Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an alternative investment company | Finance |
Baker Botts LLP
 Baker Botts LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
American University
 American University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc.
 Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum and art galleries | Consumer Services |
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 | Commercial Services |
The Trilateral Commission
 The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business policy-oriented forum | Commercial Services |
New York City Police Foundation, Inc.
 New York City Police Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association that promotes excellence in the New York City Police Department | Commercial Services |
Business Executives for National Security
Business Executives for National Security Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization for national security officials | Commercial Services |
Intelligence & National Security Alliance
 Intelligence & National Security Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization which provides venues for developing and promoting collaborative, public-private approaches to national security challenges | Commercial Services |
The Atlantic Council of the United States
 The Atlantic Council of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides international affairs services | Commercial Services |
International Republican Institute
International Republican Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops political parties, civic institutions, open elections, good governance, and the rule of law | Commercial Services |
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
 Activision Blizzard, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops interactive gaming and entertainment platform | Technology Services |
MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Inc.
MacAndrews & Forbes Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides personal care products | Retail Trade |
Z2Live, Inc.
 Z2Live, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops social gaming platform software and mobile games | Technology Services |
Western Union Holdings, Inc.
 Western Union Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides global payment services | Commercial Services |
MacAndrews & Forbes LLC
 MacAndrews & Forbes LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an holding company | Finance |
Bipartisan Policy Center
 Bipartisan Policy Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a think tank that revolves around picking ideas from both US parties | Commercial Services |
Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC
 Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting services | Commercial Services |
Monument Capital Group LLC
 Monument Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Monument Capital Group invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of global security and defense sectors. It provides financing for buyouts and growth capital financings. | Finance |
SAP National Security Services, Inc.
 SAP National Security Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software products and services | Technology Services |
Valor Capital Group LLC
 Valor Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Valor Capital Group invest in companies located in the United States and Brazil. The firm targets businesses operating in technology sectors. It provides financing for early to growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
University of San Diego School of Law
 University of San Diego School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
McCain Institute for International Leadership
McCain Institute for International Leadership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in human dignity program | Commercial Services |
Chubb Ltd.
 Chubb Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company for a family of property and casualty insurance companies | Finance |
United States Homeland Security Council
 United States Homeland Security Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides independent advisory services to homeland security operations | Commercial Services |
SciPlay Corp.
 SciPlay Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile and web based gaming solutions | Technology Services |
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