Howard A. Lipson
Director/Board Member at Ritvik Toys, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Howard A.
Lipson is a Principal at The Pilot Group LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Centerplate, Inc., Columbia House Co., AMF Bowling, Inc., Ritvik Toys, Inc., Volume Services America, Inc. and Universal Studios, Inc.
Prior to joining Pilot Group in 2006, Mr. Lipson was a Senior Managing Director in the private equity group of The Blackstone Group L.P., a firm he joined in 1988.
Before Blackstone, he was a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of Salomon Brothers Inc.
Mr. Lipson graduated with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Howard A. Lipson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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The Pilot Group LLC
 The Pilot Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Pilot Group LLC (The Pilot Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Ted Kubala, Robert W. Pittman and Mayo S. Stuntz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2005-12-31 |
AMF Bowling, Inc.
 AMF Bowling, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AMF Bowling, Inc. operates bowling centers. AMF Bowling World Wide Inc. & AMF Products Inc. are the subsidiaries of the company. It mainly produces Automatic Pinspotters, Automatic Scoring Equipment, Bowling Pins, Lanes, Ball Returns & NCPs. The company was founded on May 01, 1996 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-03 |
Ritvik Toys, Inc.
 Ritvik Toys, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Mattel, Inc., Ritvik Toys, Inc. is a Canadian company that manufactures and markets building blocks for kids. The company is based in Saint-Laurent, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-03 |
Volume Services America, Inc.
 Volume Services America, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Sodexo SA, Volume Services America, Inc. operates as a food and beverage corporation serving entertainment venues. The company is based in Stamford, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-03 |
Universal Studios LLC
 Universal Studios LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Universal Studios LLC operates as a media and entertainment company. It is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to global audience. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Universal City, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-03 |
Former positions of Howard A. Lipson
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Centerplate, Inc.
 Centerplate, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Centerplate, Inc. engages in provision of food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers and entertainment venues. It offers quick serve, dining, catering, restaurants, shopping and merchandise, sales and marketing, architectural, design and build, research, consulting, strategy and talent management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
 Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2006-12-30 |
Graham Packaging Co.
 Graham Packaging Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Graham Packaging Co. designs, manufactures and sales customized blow-molded plastic containers for consumer product companies where packaging design is a critical component in differentiating products. The Company has 57 plants worldwide, with 39 in North America, 12 in Europe and 6 in South America | Director/Board Member | 2005-11-08 |
Allied Waste Industries LLC
 Allied Waste Industries LLC TruckingTransportation Allied Waste Industries LLC was a non-hazardous solid waste management company. It provided collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. The company was headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2005-07-31 |
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Training of Howard A. Lipson
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Centerplate, Inc.
Centerplate, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Centerplate, Inc. engages in provision of food and hospitality services to sports, convention centers and entertainment venues. It offers quick serve, dining, catering, restaurants, shopping and merchandise, sales and marketing, architectural, design and build, research, consulting, strategy and talent management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Services |
Allied Waste Industries LLC
Allied Waste Industries LLC TruckingTransportation Allied Waste Industries LLC was a non-hazardous solid waste management company. It provided collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. The company was headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Transportation |
Graham Packaging Co.
Graham Packaging Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Graham Packaging Co. designs, manufactures and sales customized blow-molded plastic containers for consumer product companies where packaging design is a critical component in differentiating products. The Company has 57 plants worldwide, with 39 in North America, 12 in Europe and 6 in South America | Producer Manufacturing |
MEGA Brands, Inc.
 MEGA Brands, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Mega Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets toys and stationery products. It operates its business through two product line segments: Toys and Stationery and Activities. The Toys segment offers a broad selection of construction toys that appeal primarily to boys five years and older as well as adult collectors. It also offers a range of puzzles and games for all ages, from preschool to adult. The Stationery and Activities segment offers a broad assortment of art materials, writing instruments, and presentation boards and accessories. The company was founded by Victor J. Bertrand Sr. and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Consumer Durables |
Columbia House Co.
 Columbia House Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Columbia House Co. operates as a subscription based motion picture and audio records distributor. The firm is a direct-to-customer distributor of music and movies. It sells its products online, which features a list of movies and album titles that can be pre-ordered before retailed through stores. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
| Smith Barney Asset Management | Finance |
The Pilot Group LLC
The Pilot Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Pilot Group LLC (The Pilot Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Ted Kubala, Robert W. Pittman and Mayo S. Stuntz. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
AMF Bowling, Inc.
AMF Bowling, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AMF Bowling, Inc. operates bowling centers. AMF Bowling World Wide Inc. & AMF Products Inc. are the subsidiaries of the company. It mainly produces Automatic Pinspotters, Automatic Scoring Equipment, Bowling Pins, Lanes, Ball Returns & NCPs. The company was founded on May 01, 1996 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA | Consumer Services |
Ritvik Toys, Inc.
Ritvik Toys, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Mattel, Inc., Ritvik Toys, Inc. is a Canadian company that manufactures and markets building blocks for kids. The company is based in Saint-Laurent, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Volume Services America, Inc.
Volume Services America, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Sodexo SA, Volume Services America, Inc. operates as a food and beverage corporation serving entertainment venues. The company is based in Stamford, CT. | Consumer Services |
Universal Studios LLC
Universal Studios LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Universal Studios LLC operates as a media and entertainment company. It is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to global audience. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Universal City, CA. | Consumer Services |
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