Profile
Russ I.
Pillar was the founder of Reigning Champs LLC, serving as Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director since 2012.
Current jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
since 2006, Member at Aspen Global Leadership Network, and Chief Financial Officer at Blue Whale Acquisition Corp.
I since 2021.
Former jobs include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Precision Systems, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Prodigy Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2000, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. from 1998 to 2000, President & Chief Executive Officer at CBS Internet Group, Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Prodigy Internet, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Reimagined Parking, Inc., Vice Chairman at Prodigy Communications Corp., Vice Chairman-Operations at AVP, Inc., Chairman at SX Global Pty Ltd., Director at Summa Four, Inc., Director at CBSSports.com, Director at uBid, Inc., Director at MarketWatch.com, Inc., Director at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. from 2003 to 2010, Director at US Search, Inc., Director at Switchboard, Inc., Director at NovelStem International Corp., Director at Ooyala, Inc., Director at Telescan, Inc., Managing Director at Catalytic Capital LLC, President & Director at Los Angeles Marathon, Advisory Board Member at Halyard Capital Management LLC, and President-CBS Internet Group at Viacom, Inc. in 2006.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Brown University.
Russ I. Pillar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE WHALE ACQUISITION CORP I | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/01/2021 |
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Chief Executive Officer | 01/02/2006 |
Aspen Global Leadership Network | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Russ I. Pillar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sx Global Pty Ltd.
Sx Global Pty Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as a motorsport and entertainment industry | Chairman | 17/05/2024 |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as a worldwide mainstream brand management, media and lifestyle company | Director/Board Member | 16/07/2010 |
| AVP, INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 22/02/2008 |
| VIACOM INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/02/2006 |
Prodigy Services, Inc.
Prodigy Services, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services On line services co. | President | 29/02/2000 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 28 |
|---|---|
Summa Four, Inc.
Summa Four, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides open, programmable switching systems and advanced signaling solutions | Communications |
Precision Systems, Inc.
Precision Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides telecommunications solutions to service providers and corporations | Electronic Technology |
CBSSports.com
CBSSports.com Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates web site and provides online information services | Technology Services |
uBid, Inc.
uBid, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates online auction sites | Retail Trade |
Prodigy Communications Corp.
Prodigy Communications Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Internet service provider | Communications |
MarketWatch.com, Inc.
MarketWatch.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides business news, personal finance information, real-time commentary and investment tools & data | Technology Services |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as a worldwide mainstream brand management, media and lifestyle company | Consumer Services |
US Search, Inc.
US Search, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online people search and background check services | Technology Services |
Switchboard, Inc.
Switchboard, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides on-line advertising solutions | Commercial Services |
NovelStem International Corp.
NovelStem International Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops stem-cell-based technologies | Health Technology |
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Ooyala, Inc.
Ooyala, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides video solutions | Commercial Services |
Reigning Champs LLC
Reigning Champs LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Specializes in growth equity investments and buyouts | Finance |
Brown University
Brown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Telescan, Inc.
Telescan, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Develops Web sites serving the financial services market | Technology Services |
Prodigy Services, Inc.
Prodigy Services, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services On line services co. | Technology Services |
Halyard Capital Management LLC
Halyard Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Halyard Capital invests in lower-middle market companies located in North America and Europe with an EBITDA of USD 2 - 20 million. The firm focuses on tech-enabled business & information services, digital marketing/data analytics, IT cyber security & IT infrastructure and communications. It participates in growth equity, leveraged buyouts, platform builds, turnarounds, structured equity and going-private transactions with an investment size of USD 10 - 40 million. The firm acquires minority and controlling interest. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
AVP, Inc.
AVP, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates professional volleyball league | Consumer Services |
Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc.
Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates music, book and entertainment retail stores | Retail Trade |
Viacom, Inc.
Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides entertainment, programming, cable networks and media services | Consumer Services |
Catalytic Capital LLC
Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital investment management services | Finance |
CBS Internet Group | |
Prodigy Internet | |
Viacom Digital Media Group | |
Aspen Global Leadership Network | |
Blue Whale Acquisition Corp. I
Blue Whale Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Los Angeles Marathon | |
Sx Global Pty Ltd.
Sx Global Pty Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as a motorsport and entertainment industry | Consumer Services |
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