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Lloyd James Austin is the founder of Clarion Strategies LLC.
Mr. Austin is currently a Trustee at Auburn University, a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., and a Trustee at Guest Services, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Austin was an Independent Director at Nucor Corp.
from 2017 to 2021, an Independent Director at Tenet Healthcare Corp.
from 2018 to 2021, an Independent Director at United Technologies Corp., Vice Chief of Staff & Director at Army Emergency Relief, an Independent Director at RTX Corp., Commander of the United States Central Command from 2013 to 2016, and Secretary of Defense for the Government of the United States of America from 2021 to 2025.
Mr. Austin completed undergraduate education at the US Military Academy in 1975 and graduate education at Auburn University and Webster University.
Lloyd James Austin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Guest Services, Inc.
Guest Services, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides contract food services, special event catering and hospitality management services | Director/Board Member | - |
Auburn University
Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | 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 | - |
Former positions of Lloyd James Austin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Government of the United States of America
Government of the United States of America SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Minister of Government | 2025-01-19 |
| NUCOR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-21 |
| TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-21 |
| RTX CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-21 |
United States Central Command
United States Central Command General GovernmentGovernment Engages in promoting cooperation among nations for regional security, stability and prosperity | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-02-29 |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Nucor Corp.
Nucor Corp. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures steel and steel products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Tenet Healthcare Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
United Technologies Corp.
United Technologies Corp. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures engine parts, elevators, and air-conditioning equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Government of the United States of America
Government of the United States of America SovereignGovernment Functions as a sovereign level government authority | Government |
Auburn University
Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
US Military Academy
US Military Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Webster University
Webster 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 |
Guest Services, Inc.
Guest Services, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides contract food services, special event catering and hospitality management services | Consumer Services |
United States Central Command
United States Central Command General GovernmentGovernment Engages in promoting cooperation among nations for regional security, stability and prosperity | Government |
Army Emergency Relief
Army Emergency Relief Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides emergency financial assistance to army | Health Services |
RTX Corp.
RTX Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and wholesales aerospace & defense systems | Electronic Technology |
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