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Michael Bless
Director/Board Member at
CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 314 100 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. Michael A. Bless is an Independent Director at Enact Holdings, Inc., an Independent Director at CNA Financial Corp.
and a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Enact Holdings, Inc., CNA Financial Corp., Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. Mr. Bless was previously employed as an Independent Director by Piedmont Lithium, Inc., an Independent Director by Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., a President, Chief Executive Officer & Director by Century Aluminum Co., a Managing Director by M.
Safra & Co., Inc., a Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President by Maxtor Corp., a Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President by Rockwell Automation, Inc., and a Chief Financial Officer by Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 5,000 ( 0% ) | 208 950 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-03-05 | 2,500 ( 0% ) | 105 150 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Bless active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-12 |
| ENACT HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-08 |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc.
 Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Processes aluminum through rolling and cast plate | Chief Executive Officer | 2005-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael Bless
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PIEDMONT LITHIUM | Director/Board Member | 2025-08-28 |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-06-30 |
| SIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO., INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-03 |
M. Safra & Co., Inc.
 M. Safra & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance M. Safra invests in large-cap equity investments in the US. They focus on several sectors including technology services, consumer services and producer manufacturing. M. Safra maintains a high turnover. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
Maxtor Corp.
 Maxtor Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures computer hard disk drive storage products | Director of Finance/CFO | 2005-12-31 |
Training of Michael Bless
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
76
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
CNA Financial Corp.
 CNA Financial Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property, casualty, and health insurance products and services | Finance |
Maxtor Corp.
Maxtor Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures computer hard disk drive storage products | Electronic Technology |
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motion, power control, safety and sensing devices & provides production automation software platforms, technology, cyber security and consulting services | Producer Manufacturing |
Century Aluminum Co.
 Century Aluminum Co. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries produces primary aluminum and aluminum products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.
 Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, engineers, and makes structural connectors, anchors and other construction products | Producer Manufacturing |
Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc.
Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Processes aluminum through rolling and cast plate | Non-Energy Minerals |
M. Safra & Co., Inc.
M. Safra & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance M. Safra invests in large-cap equity investments in the US. They focus on several sectors including technology services, consumer services and producer manufacturing. M. Safra maintains a high turnover. | Finance |
Dillon, Read & Co., Inc.
 Dillon, Read & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Princeton University
 Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people | Commercial Services |
Enact Holdings, Inc.
 Enact Holdings, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides mortgage insurance services | Finance |
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.
 Piedmont Lithium, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Mines for lithium | Process Industries |
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