John Thornton
Chairman at BARRICK MINING CORPORATION
Net worth: 57 M $ as of 2025-06-29
Network origin in John Thornton first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Motor Vehicles | 140 | |
| Public Company | Precious Metals | 121 | |
| Public Company | Investment Banks/Brokers | 73 | |
University of Oxford
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 51 |
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 47 |
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| Subsidiary | Broadcasting | 37 |
| Public Company | Semiconductors | 35 | |
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
 King Abdullah University of Science & Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services King Abdullah University of Science & Technology offers bachelors and masters level courses. It offers courses focusing on chemical and life sciences and engineering, mathematical and computer sciences and engineering, and physical sciences and engineering. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 31 |
National Committee on United States-China Relations, Inc.
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| Non-Profit Organization | 28 | |
HSBC North America Holdings, Inc.
 HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. Regional BanksFinance HSBC North America Holdings Inc. operates as a bank holding company. It serves customers in areas including personal financial services, credit cards, specialty insurance products, commercial banking, private banking, asset management, global banking and markets. Te company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York NY.
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| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 27 |
| Public Company | Internet Software/Services | 26 | |
| Public Company | Major Banks | 22 | |
SparkCognition, Inc.
 SparkCognition, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SparkCognition, Inc. provides artificial intelligence software. Its products include SparkPredict, ParkSecure, and MindFabric. The company was founded by Amir Husain in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 19 |
China Investment Corp.
 China Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance China Investment Corp. (CIC) is a wholly state-owned investment institution which was established in 2007 under the Company Law of the People's Republic of China to hold, manage and invest their mandated assets to maximize shareholder's value. Headquartered in Beijing, CIC's activities include domestic investments in debt securities denominated in foreign currencies and other financial products denominated in foreign currencies; overseas investments in debt securities, stocks, funds and derivative instruments and other financial products; domestic and overseas equity investments; overseas investments through external fund managers; provision of loans through entrusted financial institutions; management of entrusted foreign exchange assets; establishment of equity investment funds and fund management companies as a promoter and other businesses approved by the relevant governmental authorities. The firm invests in domestic financial institutions primarily through their wholly-owned subsidiary, Central Huijin Investment Ltd. While they operate independently, CIC remains accountable to the State Council of the People's Republic of China and, ultimately, to the citizens of the People's Republic of China. Their investments are not limited to any particular sector, geography or asset class and include equity, fixed-income and alternative assets.
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| Sovereign Wealth Fund | Financial Conglomerates | 18 |
| Public Company | Major Banks | 16 | |
African Leadership Academy
 African Leadership Academy Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services African Leadership Academy provides residential and education services. It provides tow year pre-university, global scholar, catalyst term, model african union, anzisha prize, africa careers network programs. The firm seeks to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting the next generation of African leaders. The company was founded in 2004 by Chris Bradford, Fred Swaniker, Acha Leke and Peter Mombaur and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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| Holding Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 16 |
| Public Company | Major Telecommunications | 16 | |
China Securities Regulatory Commission
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| Government | General Government | 13 |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 12 |
China Netcom Communications Group Co. Ltd.
 China Netcom Communications Group Co. Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications China Netcom Group Co. Ltd. provides telecommunications services. It provides fixed-line telephone, broadband, Internet-related, business, data communications, international telecommunications, system integration and information communications technology services. The company covers Beijing, Tianjin Municipality, Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Neimenggu Autonomous Region and Shanxi Provinces. China Netcom Group was founded in August, 1999 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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| Extinct | Wireless Telecommunications | 12 |
Financial Services Volunteer Corps
 Financial Services Volunteer Corps Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to strengthen financial sectors in developing countries. The company deploys senior financial sector professionals as unpaid volunteer experts to improve central banking capacity, commercial banking sectors, and capital markets. FSVC also works to improve access to financial services for SMEs, advance financial inclusion, strengthen public financial management, and combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The company works with public and private sector institutions in host countries and have been transforming financial sectors for over a quarter century. The company is based in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 11 |
Harvard College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 9 |
Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC
 Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (GS-Asia) is the Hong Kong-based brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd., ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1984, GS-Asia provides market insight, risk management and execution services to institutional clients which includes asset managers, hedge funds, banks and brokerages, pensions, endowments and foundations, corporations, and governments.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 9 |
PineBridge Capital Partners LLC
 PineBridge Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance PineBridge Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of PineBridge Private Equity Group Partners and their ultimate parent is Hong Kong-based Pacific Century Group.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 8 |
Committee On Capital Markets Regulation
 Committee On Capital Markets Regulation The Committee On Capital Markets Regulation is a company based in Cambridge, MA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | 7 | |
| Public Company | Computer Processing Hardware | 7 | |
Asia Society Hong Kong Center
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| Subsidiary | 7 | |
The Hotchkiss School
 The Hotchkiss School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Hotchkiss School operates as a school. The private company is based in Lakeville, CT.
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| Private Company | Other Consumer Services | 5 |
China Foreign Affairs University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 5 |
| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 5 | |
Divergent Technologies, Inc.
 Divergent Technologies, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Divergent Technologies, Inc. develops software-hardware platform enabled by 3D metal printing that radically transforms auto manufacturing economics and environmental impact. Its platform allows OEMs to design lightweight, high-performance parts that are used in building of vehicles. The company is headquartered in Gardena, CA.
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| Holding Company | Motor Vehicles | 4 |
Confucius Institute (Us)
 Confucius Institute (Us) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Confucius Institute (US) promotes cultural resource and non-degree programs. The private company is based in Portland.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John Thornton via their personal network
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Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
 Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC is an automotive finance company. The company provides dealer and customer finance to support the sale of Ford Motor Co.'s products. Its primary business is to finance Ford vehicles and supporting Ford's dealers. It offers automotive financing products to and through automotive dealers. The firm operates through the following segments: United States and Canada, Europe, and All Other. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
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 | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| RANDGOLD RESOURCES | Precious Metals | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman Public Communications Contact | |
University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Director/Board Member | |
University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
United Way Worldwide
 United Way Worldwide Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Way Worldwide is a non-profit organization, which engages in raising money for charitable causes. It focuses on education, health, and financial stability. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
The Brookings Institution
 The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| RANDGOLD & EXPLORATION COMPANY LIMITED | Precious Metals | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Georgetown University | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Hong Kong | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc.
 21st Century Fox America, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services 21st Century Fox America, Inc. publishes newspapers, magazines and books. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Media Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member President | |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
TrueX, Inc.
 TrueX, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services TrueX, Inc. provides social media advertising services. It offers advertising and publication services. The company was founded by Joe Marchese and David Levy in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
STAR Group Ltd.
 STAR Group Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services STAR Group Ltd. provides television broadcasting services. It offers sports, movies, music, filmed entertainment, television production, cable systems, terrestrial tv broadcasting, wireless and digital services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VOLVO CARS | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services US-China Business Council is based in Washington, DC. The US-China Business Council provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members, including research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and business advisory services. The company was founded in 1973. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | President Director/Board Member | |
University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of California San Diego | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CHEVRON CORPORATION | Integrated Oil | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NDS Group Ltd.
 NDS Group Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NDS Group Ltd. manufactures and distributes video and content security software. It offers end-to-end and modular solutions as well as technology support services. The company was founded on 26th, September 1985 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ruby Newco LLC
 Ruby Newco LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ruby Newco LLC provides financial information. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | General Counsel President | |
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHINA INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL CORPORATION LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sollers Ford Holding LLC
 Sollers Ford Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of Ford Motor Co., Sollers Ford Holding LLC is a Russian company that manufactures SUVs and light commercial vehicles. The company is based in Khimki, Russian Federation. The CEO of the company is Adil Shamil Ogly Shirinov. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| FTI CONSULTING, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MASCO CORPORATION | Building Products | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| ACACIA MINING PLC | Precious Metals | Chairman Chairman | |
| ORACLE CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 39 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
| China | 3 |
| South Africa | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Non-Energy Minerals | 4 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 787 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 272 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 215 |
| Chairman | 194 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 126 |
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| Jon Miller | 81 |
| Shui Ming Chung | 39 |
| Irving Pompadur | 37 |
| Kelvin Dushnisky | 36 |
| Anthony Earley | 34 |
| Philippe Paillart | 34 |
| Qun Yao Gao | 33 |
| James Murdoch | 32 |
| William Parrett | 31 |
| Aaron Regent | 31 |
| James Moffatt | 30 |
| Fredrick Frank | 30 |
| Evan Greenberg | 29 |
| Thomas Edelman | 28 |
| Peter Chernin | 28 |
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