Scott Cowen

Director/Board Member at Tulane University (Louisiana)

77 year

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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)	Director/Board Member	2001-06-30
New Orleans Net LLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is an organization that helps businesses and individuals in the LA area find each other. The non-profit company is based in New Orleans, LA. The company's website offers local deals and serves as a directory for members and businesses.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Greater New Orleans, Inc.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2009-05-25
Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Scott Cowen

Companies	Position	End
FOREST CITY REALTY TRUST INC	Director/Board Member	2018-04-15
NEWELL BRANDS INC.	Director/Board Member	2018-03-17
University of Notre Dame	Director/Board Member	2017-12-31
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Training of Scott Cowen

George Washington University	Doctorate Degree
University of Connecticut	Undergraduate Degree

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Listed companies	2
NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC.	Energy Minerals
NEWELL BRANDS INC.	Producer Manufacturing

Private companies	17
American Greetings Corp. American Greetings Corp. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables American Greetings Corp. designs, manufactures, and sells greeting cards and social expression products. It offers greeting cards, gift packaging, party goods, giftware, and stationery as well as custom display fixtures. The firm's products include gift wrap & bags, party goods, and stickers. The company was founded by Jacob Sapirstein in 1906 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.	Consumer Non-Durables
Barnes & Noble, Inc. Barnes & Noble, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Barnes & Noble, Inc. engages in the provision of access to trade books and other content across its multi-channel distribution platform to its customers. It operates through Barnes & Noble Retail (B&N Retail), and NOOK segments. The B&N Retail segment focuses in the retail bookstores under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name, which includes also publishing operations, Sterling Publishing. The NOOK segment refers to the digital business, offering digital books and magazines for sale and consumption online comprises of digital content such as eBooks, digital newsstand and sales of NOOK devices and accessories to B&N Retail. The company was founded by Leonard S. Riggio in December 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Retail Trade
Forest City Enterprises LP Forest City Enterprises LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Forest City Enterprises LP provides real estate services. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.	Finance
Jo-Ann Stores LLC Jo-Ann Stores LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.	Retail Trade
The National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.	Consumer Services
United Way of Southeast Louisiana United Way of Southeast Louisiana Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Southeast Louisiana provides disaster recovery and safety net services. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.	Commercial Services
Business-Higher Education Forum Business-Higher Education Forum Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Business-Higher Education Forum is a non-profit membership organization that connects higher education institutions to business talent demand. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company helps corporate CEOs and university presidents to anticipate skills needs and improve pathways between higher education and workforce. The company identifies high-value emerging skills through yearly signature reports, ad hoc research, and timely quick takes. BHEF has a repeatable approach to accelerate pathway development between business and higher education, resulting in over 100 credentials.	Technology Services
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is an organization that helps businesses and individuals in the LA area find each other. The non-profit company is based in New Orleans, LA. The company's website offers local deals and serves as a directory for members and businesses.	Commercial Services
Business Council of New Orleans & the River Region
American Council on Education American Council on Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.	Consumer Services
The Audit Committee Leadership Network in North America
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
New Orleans Net LLC
Conference USA, Inc Conference USA, Inc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Conference USA, Inc. operates as a collegiate athletics conference. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX.	Consumer Services
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. engages in the ownership, development, and management of commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate. The company was founded by Charles Ratner, Max Ratner, Leonard Ratner, and Fannye Ratner in 1920 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.	Finance
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.	Retail Trade