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Richard H. Brown is a businessperson who has been at the head of 7 different companies. Mr. Brown occupies the position of Independent Chairman of The Chemours Co., President & Director at Orchid Ventures, Inc. and Chairman at Browz LLC. He is also on the board of Ohio University Foundation and The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc. and Member of The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. and Member of The Business Roundtable. In his past career Richard H. Brown occupied the position of President & Chief Executive Officer for H&R Block, Inc., Member of The Business Council, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Electronic Data Systems Corp., Chief Executive Officer at Illinois Bell Telephone Co. LLC, Chief Executive Officer for Cable & Wireless Ltd. and Member of The French-American Business Council.
Richard Brown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc.
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. is comprised of more than 65 leading U.S.-headquartered companies that prioritize doing business in Japan and is the primary U.S.-based business organization promoting stronger economic relations between the two countries. The private company is based in Washington, DC. The USJBC's core mission is to advance business interests, identify and expand new opportunities, and facilitate growth across sectors including the digital economy, energy and infrastructure, financial services, healthcare innovation, travel, tourism, and transportation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc.
The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc. The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). The non-profit company is based in Fort Leavenworth, KS. The foundation provides resources beyond federal funding to enrich the academic experience, foster military-private sector relationships, and support soldiers and their families. Its programs focus on scholarship, outreach, and soldier and family support, offering scholarships, faculty and student awards, lecture series, research grants, alumni engagement, public outreach, and family support initiatives. The foundation facilitates connections between the college and the public, hosts events such as the distinguished speaker series, publishes a magazine, maintains alumni resources, and manages charitable giving programs to fund its mission. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-27 |
Browz LLC
Browz LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides supplier qualification and management solutions | Chairman | 2004-12-31 |
Ohio University Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Richard Brown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ORCHID VENTURES, INC. | President | 2022-09-25 |
| THE CHEMOURS COMPANY | Chairman | 2021-06-30 |
| E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND CO | Director/Board Member | 2015-02-04 |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2006-01-29 |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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EIDP, Inc.
EIDP, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Manufactures and sells seed & crop protection products | Process Industries |
H&R Block, Inc.
H&R Block, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides tax, mortgage and financial services | Consumer Services |
The Home Depot, Inc.
The Home Depot, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails building materials, décor and hardware | Retail Trade |
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. LLC
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telephone communication services | Communications |
The Seagram Co. Ltd.
The Seagram Co. Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Produces and distributes recorded music | Consumer Services |
Electronic Data Systems Corp.
Electronic Data Systems Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology and data processing services | Technology Services |
Cable & Wireless Ltd.
Cable & Wireless Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides international telecommunications services and offers enterprise and carrier solutions | Communications |
Browz LLC
Browz LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides supplier qualification and management solutions | Transportation |
The Chemours Co.
The Chemours Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Provides performance chemicals | Process Industries |
Vivendi Universal SA
Vivendi Universal SA Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services A media, motion picture distribution services, entertainment and telecommunications company. | Consumer Services |
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc.
The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. The U.S.-Japan Business Council, Inc. is comprised of more than 65 leading U.S.-headquartered companies that prioritize doing business in Japan and is the primary U.S.-based business organization promoting stronger economic relations between the two countries. The private company is based in Washington, DC. The USJBC's core mission is to advance business interests, identify and expand new opportunities, and facilitate growth across sectors including the digital economy, energy and infrastructure, financial services, healthcare innovation, travel, tourism, and transportation. | |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
The Business Council
The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of business leaders | Commercial Services |
Ohio University Foundation | |
The French-American Business Council | Commercial Services |
The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc.
The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc. The Command & General Staff College Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). The non-profit company is based in Fort Leavenworth, KS. The foundation provides resources beyond federal funding to enrich the academic experience, foster military-private sector relationships, and support soldiers and their families. Its programs focus on scholarship, outreach, and soldier and family support, offering scholarships, faculty and student awards, lecture series, research grants, alumni engagement, public outreach, and family support initiatives. The foundation facilitates connections between the college and the public, hosts events such as the distinguished speaker series, publishes a magazine, maintains alumni resources, and manages charitable giving programs to fund its mission. | |
Orchid Ventures, Inc.
Orchid Ventures, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and develops cannabis products | Health Technology |
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