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Jonathan S. Linen
Chairman at
International Golf Association
Profile
Jonathan S.
Linen is currently the Vice Chairman of World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. and the Chairman of International Golf Association.
He is also a Member of Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., a Trustee-Emeritus of The Frederick Gunn School, a Trustee of United States Council for International Business, and a Trustee of Adirondack Nature Conservancy.
In the past, Mr. Linen served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. from 1989 to 1992.
He was also the Chairman of American Express Co. from 2006 to 2016.
Additionally, he held positions as a Director at Bausch & Lomb, Inc. from 1996 to 2007, an Independent Director at Yum!.
Brands, Inc. from 2005 to 2016, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at InterContinental Hotels Group Plc from 2010 to 2014.
He served as an Independent Director at Yum China Holdings, Inc. from 2016 to 2019.
Mr. Linen has a Bachelor's degree from Williams College, which he received in 1966.
He also has an undergraduate degree from The Frederick Gunn School, which he obtained in 1962.
Jonathan S. Linen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
International Golf Association | Chairman | - |
United States Council for International Business
 United States Council for International Business Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The United States Council for International Business (Uscibb), also known as the United States National Committee to the International Chamber of Commerce (Icc), is a premier pro-trade, pro-market liberalization organization founded in 1945. It serves as a contact point for the ICC's dispute resolution services and promotes ICC dispute resolution as an efficient means of settling disputes. USCIB advocates for international regulatory regimes that recognize the role of business in building a prosperous economy and provides trade-related products and services to help businesses save time, money, and gain the necessary knowledge to compete effectively. Through its international affiliations, USCIB works to support corporate views on key international policy issues. The company is based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd.
 World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for the travel and tourism sector | Director/Board Member | - |
Adirondack Nature Conservancy/Adirondack Land Trust | Director/Board Member | - |
The Frederick Gunn School
 The Frederick Gunn School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jonathan S. Linen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| YUM CHINA HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-09 |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-10-11 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Chairman | 2016-07-31 |
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Training of Jonathan S. Linen
Experiences
Positions held
Connections
100
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1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
American Express Co.
 American Express Co. Provides credit and charge cards, payments and online platforms solutions | |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
 Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Manufactures and supplies contact lenses | |
Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
 Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Provides Security Broker services | |
Yum! Brands, Inc.
 Yum! Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises quick-service restaurants | Consumer Services |
American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.
 American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides payments platform and travel related services | Finance |
InterContinental Hotels Group Plc
 InterContinental Hotels Group Plc Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels | Consumer Services |
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd.
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association for the travel and tourism sector | Commercial Services |
Modern Bank, NA (New York)
 Modern Bank, NA (New York) Regional BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Williams College
 Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Urban League, Inc.
 National Urban League, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Frederick Gunn School
The Frederick Gunn School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United States Council for International Business
United States Council for International Business Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The United States Council for International Business (Uscibb), also known as the United States National Committee to the International Chamber of Commerce (Icc), is a premier pro-trade, pro-market liberalization organization founded in 1945. It serves as a contact point for the ICC's dispute resolution services and promotes ICC dispute resolution as an efficient means of settling disputes. USCIB advocates for international regulatory regimes that recognize the role of business in building a prosperous economy and provides trade-related products and services to help businesses save time, money, and gain the necessary knowledge to compete effectively. Through its international affiliations, USCIB works to support corporate views on key international policy issues. The company is based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
World Monuments Fund, Inc.
 World Monuments Fund, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates cultural heritage sites | Consumer Services |
NYC & Co., Inc.
 NYC & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York city | Commercial Services |
International Golf Association | |
Modern Financial, Inc.
 Modern Financial, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The United States Travel & Tourism Administration
 The United States Travel & Tourism Administration General GovernmentGovernment A government administration | Government |
Adirondack Nature Conservancy/Adirondack Land Trust | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc.
 Yum China Holdings, Inc. Owns and operates restaurants |
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