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Frank J.
Biondi is the founder of Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc. (founded in 1995) and WaterView Advisors LLC (founded in 1999).
He held the title of Senior Managing Director at WaterView Advisors LLC from 1999 to 2019.
Biondi's former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Universal Studios LLC (1996-1998), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Home Box Office, Inc. (1982-1984), President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Viacom, Inc. (1987-1996), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Coca-Cola Television (1985-1987), and Independent Director at various companies including Amgen, Inc. (2002-2017), The Bank of New York Co., Inc. (1995-2007), and Hasbro, Inc. (2002-2015).
Biondi's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University (1966) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1968).
Former positions of Frank J. Biondi
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Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc.
Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc. provides online strategic professional development solutions. The firm provides research based solutions for districts, schools, and teachers. Its Professional Learning Platform (PLP) leverages the effectiveness of learning communities to provide the latest collaborative and virtual learning tools and personalized learning experiences to make educator learning engaging, convenient and social. The company was founded by Thomas Strong Gilbert Sr. and Frank J. Biondi Jr. on May 12, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 2019-11-24 |
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-24 |
Vail Resorts Management Co.
Vail Resorts Management Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Vail Resorts Management Co. is a private company that operates more than 230 specialty stores in and around resorts owned and operated by Vail Resorts. The company is based in Broomfield, CO. The company's goal is to provide gear and services to have the experience of a lifetime on the mountain. The company offers a variety of stores that provide the best brand selection and price range that suits each guest and resort. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-24 |
WaterView Advisors LLC
WaterView Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance WaterView Advisors LLC (WaterView Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Frank J. Biondi. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Santa Monica, California. | Founder | 2019-11-24 |
VIASAT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-24 |
Training of Frank J. Biondi
Princeton University | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 7 |
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AMGEN INC. | Health Technology |
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
HASBRO, INC. | Consumer Durables |
VIASAT, INC. | Electronic Technology |
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION (THE) | Finance |
AMC NETWORKS INC. | Consumer Services |
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 26 |
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The Bank of New York Co., Inc.
The Bank of New York Co., Inc. Major BanksFinance The Bank of New York Co., Inc. provides banking and other financial services to corporations and individuals worldwide. It also offers securities servicing and global payment services, corporate banking, BNY Asset Management and Private Client Services, Retail Banking and Global Market Services. Client base of the company include financial institutions, corporations, government entities, endowments and foundations. The company, founded in 1784 is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Caesars License Co. LLC
Caesars License Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Caesars License Co. LLC provides casino entertainment services. Its brands include Ceasars, Harrah's,and Horseshoe. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Consumer Services |
The Seagram Co. Ltd. | Consumer Services |
Yahoo!, Inc.
Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Yahoo!, Inc. is a guide to digital information discovery, focused on informing, connecting, and entertaining users through its search, communications, and digital content products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas; Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Jerry Chih-Yuan Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/
IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services IAC/InterActiveCorp. engages in the provision of media and Internet services. It operates through the following business segments: Match Group, ANGI Homeservices, Vimeo, Dotdash, Applications and Emerging & Other. The Match Group segment provides dating products, operating a portfolio of several brands, including Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, and OkCupid. The ANGI Homeservices segment offers a digital marketplace for home services, connecting homeowners across the globe with home service professionals, and operates HomeAdvisor and Angie's List. The Vimeo segment includes cloud-based software products to stream, host, distribute and monetize videos online and across devices, as well as premium video tools on a subscription basis. The Dotdash segment is a portfolio of digital brands providing expert information and inspiration in select vertical content categories. The Applications segment is comprised of direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, including, Apalon, SlimWare, and Partnerships. The Emerging & Others segment includes Ask Media Group, Blue Crew, The Daily Beast, College Humor Media and IAC Films. The company was founded on July 28, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
CSC Holdings LLC
CSC Holdings LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications CSC Holdings LLC provides cable network services. It operates through the following segments: Cable, Lightpath, and Other. The firm’s Cable segment includes video, high-speed data, and VoIP services. Lightpath and Other consists principally of Newsday, which includes the Newsday daily newspaper, amNew York, Star Community Publishing Group, and online websites including newsday.com and exploreLI.com, the News 12 Networks, which provide regional news programming services, Cablevision Media Sales Corporation, a cable television advertising company, MSG Varsity, a program service dedicated to showcasing high school sports and activities, and other local programming, and certain other businesses, and unallocated corporate costs. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Bethpage, NY. | Communications |
Cablevision Systems Corp.
Cablevision Systems Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Cablevision Systems Corp. owns and operates cable television systems It operates through two reportable segments: Cable and Lightpath. The Cable segment consists of video, high-speed data, and voice over Internet protocol services. The Lightpath segment provides Ethernet-based data, Internet, voice and video transport and managed services to the business market in the New York metropolitan area. The company was founded by Charles Francis Dolan in 1973 and is headquartered in Bethpage, NY. | Consumer Services |
Overture Services, Inc.
Overture Services, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Overture Services, Inc. provides commercial search services on the Internet. It used to provide search-driven targeted advertising services to its customers. It also used to distributes text-based advertising based on keywords that typically appears next to online content. It also used to operates the AltaVista.com and AlltheWeb.com web sites. It was acquired by Yahoo! in 2003. It was founded in the year 1997. It was headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Commercial Services |
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co.
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Seagate Technology Plc engages in the development, production, and distribution of data storage products and electronic data storage solutions. Its products include hard disk drives, solid state hybrid drives, solid state drives, peripheral component interconnect express cards, serial advanced technology attachment controllers, storage subsystems and computing solutions. The firm offers its products under the Backup Plus and Expansion product lines, and Maxtor and LaCie brands. The company was founded by Finis Conner, Syed Iftikar, Doug Mahon, David Thomas Mitchell, and Alan F. Shugart in 1978 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Retail Trade |
Seagate Technology LLC
Seagate Technology LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Seagate Technology LLC engages in the development and manufacture of data storage solutions. It products include network-attached storage hard drive, solid state drives, hybrid cloud backup solutions, and express recovery appliances. The company was founded by Alan F. Shugart and Finis Conner in 1978 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA. | Electronic Technology |
RealD, Inc.
RealD, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RealD, Inc. develops 3D visualization and stereoscopic technologies. The firm offers products under the categories of computer hardware and software, energy management, personal privacy and cyber security, vehicle technologies, safety and security products. The company was founded by Michael V. Lewis and Greer Joshua in 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA. | Technology Services |
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. | |
Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc.
Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Knowledge Delivery Systems, Inc. provides online strategic professional development solutions. The firm provides research based solutions for districts, schools, and teachers. Its Professional Learning Platform (PLP) leverages the effectiveness of learning communities to provide the latest collaborative and virtual learning tools and personalized learning experiences to make educator learning engaging, convenient and social. The company was founded by Thomas Strong Gilbert Sr. and Frank J. Biondi Jr. on May 12, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Universal Studios LLC
Universal Studios LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Universal Studios LLC operates as a media and entertainment company. It is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to global audience. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Universal City, CA. | Consumer Services |
Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sesame Workshop develops educational content for television, radio, and magazines. The company produces the Emmy Award-winning children's show Sesame Street. It was founded in 1968 by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd N. Morrisett and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Home Box Office, Inc.
Home Box Office, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Home Box Office, Inc. owns and operates television and cable networks. It is home to the shows that everyone is talking about – from ground breaking series, documentaries, and sports to the blockbuster movies available anywhere. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
TI Gotham, Inc.
TI Gotham, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services TI Gotham, Inc. is a media company, which engages in the provision of portfolio of news and lifestyle brands across a set of interest areas. The company was founded by Henry Robinson Luce and Briton Hadden on November 28, 1922 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Consumer Services |
WaterView Advisors LLC
WaterView Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance WaterView Advisors LLC (WaterView Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Frank J. Biondi. The firm is headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Santa Monica, California. | Finance |
Viacom, Inc.
Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Technology Services |
Coca-Cola Television | |
Vail Resorts Management Co.
Vail Resorts Management Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Vail Resorts Management Co. is a private company that operates more than 230 specialty stores in and around resorts owned and operated by Vail Resorts. The company is based in Broomfield, CO. The company's goal is to provide gear and services to have the experience of a lifetime on the mountain. The company offers a variety of stores that provide the best brand selection and price range that suits each guest and resort. | Consumer Services |
STX Productions LLC
STX Productions LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services STX Productions LLC operates as a media company specializing in the production, marketing, and distribution of talent-driven films, television programming, and digital content. The company was founded by Robert B. Simonds Jr. 2014 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
i-Blades, Inc.
i-Blades, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology i-Blades, Inc. provides consumer electronic products. It offers smart cases, on the go entertainment, iPhone cases, samsung cases. The company was founded by Jorge Fernandes and Paul Meissner and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
STX Entertainment LLC
STX Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services STX Entertainment LLC operates as a media company. It produces and distributes film, television, VR, digital video, music, and live entertainment content. The company was founded by Robert B. Simonds Jr. and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
Harrah's Entertainment Ltd.
Harrah's Entertainment Ltd. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Harrah's Entertainment Ltd. owned and operated casinos. The company was founded on November 6, 2002 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
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