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Edward B. Stead is a Member of The American Law Institute.
He previously served as an Independent Director at SWK Holdings Corp.
from 2014 to 2022.
Prior to that, he was the Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Apple, Inc. from 1987 to 1996, an Attorney at International Business Machines Corp.
from 1973 to 1985, and the Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at Blockbuster, Inc. from 1997 to 2007.
Stead received his undergraduate degree from St. John's University and his graduate degree from St. Lawrence University.
Edward B. Stead active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The American Law Institute
The American Law Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a law institute | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Edward B. Stead
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SWK HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 06/01/2022 |
Blockbuster, Inc.
Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Provides home video cassettes, DVDs and video games rental services | General Counsel | 18/10/2007 |
| APPLE INC. | General Counsel | 01/01/1996 |
| IBM | General Counsel | 01/01/1985 |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Apple, Inc.
Apple, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories | Electronic Technology |
International Business Machines Corp.
International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Blockbuster, Inc.
Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Provides home video cassettes, DVDs and video games rental services | Retail Trade |
St. John's University
St. John's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The American Law Institute
The American Law Institute Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a law institute | Consumer Services |
SWK Holdings Corp.
SWK Holdings Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as an investment holding company with interest in providing financing and pharmaceutical development solutions | Finance |
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