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Scott S.
Cowen is currently a Trustee at Case Western Reserve University.
He is also a Member of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and New Orleans Net LLC.
In his former positions, Dr. Cowen served as the Chairman of Conference USA, Inc. He was an Independent Director at American Greetings Corp., Barnes & Noble, Inc., Forest City Enterprises LP, NACCO Industries, Inc., Jo-Ann Stores LLC, Newell Brands, Inc., and Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. He also served as a Director at The National Collegiate Athletic Association, Business-Higher Education Forum, and American Council on Education.
Additionally, he was a Lead Independent Director at Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. and a Trustee at the University of Notre Dame.
Dr. Cowen has a background in academia, having served as a Professor at Case Western Reserve University, the Weatherhead School of Management, and the A.B. Freeman School of Business.
He holds an MBA and a doctorate from George Washington University, as well as an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut.
Scott Cowen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Tulane University (Louisiana)
Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2001 |
New Orleans Net LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association focused on policy, civic engagement and regional advocacy | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Greater New Orleans, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a economic development nonprofit organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | 26/05/2009 |
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Scott Cowen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST CITY REALTY TRUST INC | Director/Board Member | 16/04/2018 |
| NEWELL BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 18/03/2018 |
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
|---|---|
American Greetings Corp.
American Greetings Corp. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures greeting cards | Consumer Non-Durables |
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates book stores and retails content, digital media & educational products | Retail Trade |
Forest City Enterprises LP
Forest City Enterprises LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate property investment services | Finance |
NACCO Industries, Inc.
NACCO Industries, Inc. CoalEnergy Minerals Operates as a holding company which operates surface mines that supply coal to power companies | Energy Minerals |
Jo-Ann Stores LLC
Jo-Ann Stores LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails fabrics and crafts | Retail Trade |
Newell Brands, Inc.
Newell Brands, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment, material handling, household kitchen appliances, pens & pencils and technical apparel | Producer Manufacturing |
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
George Washington University
George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tulane University (Louisiana)
Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Administers intercollegiate sports activities | Consumer Services |
United Way of Southeast Louisiana
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides disaster recovery and safety net services | Commercial Services |
Business-Higher Education Forum
Business-Higher Education Forum Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a education forum | Technology Services |
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides neighborhood stabilization, commercial revitalization and land stewardship services | Finance |
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a business association focused on policy, civic engagement and regional advocacy | Commercial Services |
American Council on Education
American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Audit Committee Leadership Network in North America | |
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Greater New Orleans, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a economic development nonprofit organization | Commercial Services |
Weatherhead School of Management
Weatherhead School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
A.B. Freeman School of Business
A.B. Freeman School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
New Orleans Net LLC | |
Conference USA, Inc
Conference USA, Inc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a collegiate athletics conference | Consumer Services |
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Functions as a real estate investment trust | Finance |
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates fabric, notions, and craft goods stores | Retail Trade |
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