William Gifford
Chief Executive Officer at ALTRIA GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 27 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in William Gifford first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 91 |
| Public Company | Beverages: Alcoholic | 51 | |
| Public Company | Tobacco | 46 | |
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Fdn
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| Foundation/Endowment | 8 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Gifford via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | Electronics Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SABMILLER PLC | Beverages: Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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 | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Clearing House
 The Clearing House Regional BanksFinance The Clearing House provides check clearance and settlement services for banks. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Regional Banks | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC
 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC produces and markets moist smokeless tobacco products. Its brands include Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, Husky. The company was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Sandston, VA. | Tobacco | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Philip Morris USA, Inc.
 Philip Morris USA, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Philip Morris USA, Inc. makes and markets tobacco goods. Its products include cigarette non-tobacco, cigarette tobacco and flavor ingredients. The company was founded by Philip Morris in 1847 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Tobacco | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Compliance Officer General Counsel Chief Operating Officer Sales & Marketing Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Investor Relations Contact | |
The Consumer Goods Forum
 The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
US-China Business Council
 US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics
 Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics operates as a research institution which engages in an international economic policy. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Virginia Business Council, Inc.
 Virginia Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Virginia Business Council, Inc. provides financial and business services. The company is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts operates as an art museum. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Council on Competitiveness
 The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc.
 The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| United States Council for International Business | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West
 Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. creates supports and finds programs to improve the health and well being of children. Its core programs include Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bank Policy Institute
 Bank Policy Institute Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research, and advocacy group that represents the leading banks in the United States. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's mission is to support the economy, consumers, and the financial system by providing daily assistance. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Richmond Ballet, Inc.
 The Richmond Ballet, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Richmond Ballet, Inc. owns and operates a dance school that provides education, promotion, and preservation services for ballet dance. The firm offers dance training for children and adults from beginner to professional levels and summer intensive program designed for young men and women. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in, VA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The State University of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Venture Richmond
 Venture Richmond Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Venture Richmond is an organization that promotes downtown Richmond through events and advocacy. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. The company's focus is on showcasing what downtown RVA has to offer. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AT&T INC. | Wireless Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
The Conference Board, Inc.
 The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 9 |
| Health Technology | 4 |
| Finance | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 783 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 312 |
| Chairman | 197 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 161 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 141 |
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| Maggie Wilderotter | 43 |
| Brian Moynihan | 39 |
| Thomas Farrell | 37 |
| Ahmet Kent | 35 |
| Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi | 35 |
| Mary Cranston | 34 |
| Michael Dell | 29 |
| Ian Read | 29 |
| Feike Sijbesma | 28 |
| Beth Mooney | 27 |
| Dara Khosrowshahi | 27 |
| Brian Cornell | 27 |
| Sherilyn McCoy | 26 |
| Chanda Deepak Kochhar | 26 |
| Jamie Dimon | 25 |
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