Daniel Akerson
Corporate Officer/Principal at VECTOIQ ACQUISITION CORP. II
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Daniel Francis Akerson is currently the Chairman at LDiscovery LLC, the Director at CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina, and an Advisor at VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
II.
Previously, he served as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at General Instrument Corp., XO Communications, Inc., General Motors Co., and Motors Liquidation Co. He was also the Chairman of Nextel Communications, Inc., Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., and the U.S.
Naval Academy Foundation.
Additionally, he held positions as the Vice Chairman at The Carlyle Group Inc., the Chairman at KLDiscovery, Inc., and an Independent Director at American Express Co. He has also served as a Director at General Motors Corp., Manor Care, Inc., Time Warner, Inc., HCR ManorCare, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Commscope, Inc., Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., XO Holdings, Inc., and UCI International LLC.
Furthermore, he was a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) and MultiPlan, Inc. He was a Partner at Forstmann Little & Co. and the President & Chief Operating Officer at MCI Communications Corp.
Akerson holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Naval Academy and a graduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science.
His current job(s) include Chairman at LDiscovery LLC, Director at CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina, and Advisor at VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
II.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-25 | 7,503 ( 0.00% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
NOVONIX LTD
0.01% | 2023-12-19 | 25,000 ( 0.01% ) | 14 027 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Daniel Akerson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VECTOIQ ACQUISITION CORP. II | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
LDiscovery LLC
 LDiscovery LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services LDiscovery LLC engages in the provision of eDiscovery management solutions. It provides ediscovery solutions, digital forensic services, and enterprise solutions. The company was founded by Christopher T. Weiler and Arne Christensen in 2005 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Chairman | - |
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
 CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks. Its products include connectors, cable assemblies and networking systems. Its services include managed networks and network transformation. The company is headquartered in Hickory, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Daniel Akerson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2024-05-01 |
| NOVONIX LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-12-19 |
| U.S. Naval Academy Foundation | Chairman | 2020-12-31 |
| COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
| KLDISCOVERY INC. | Chairman | 2020-03-23 |
Training of Daniel Akerson
| United States Naval Academy | Undergraduate Degree |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| COMMSCOPE HOLDING COMPANY, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| THE CARLYLE GROUP INC. | Finance |
| KLDISCOVERY INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
General Motors Corp.
 General Motors Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train. | Consumer Durables |
Manor Care, Inc.
 Manor Care, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Manor Care, Inc. provided short-term post-acute services and long-term care. The firm provided care for patients and residents through a network of nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice and home care agencies. The company was headquartered in Toledo, OH. | Health Services |
Commscope, Inc.
 Commscope, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications CommScope, Inc. engages in manufacture and design of cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks worldwide. It offers coaxial and fiber optic cable products for data networking, internet access, wireless communication, telephony and other broadband applications. The company was founded by Frank M. Drendel in 1953 and is headquartered in Hickory, NC. | Communications |
| General Instrument Corp. | Electronic Technology |
Time Warner, Inc.
 Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Time Warner, Inc. engaged in the provision of cable network, filmed entertainment, and publishing services. It operated through the following segments: Turner, Home Box Office, and Warner Bros. The Turner segment created and programed branded news, entertainment, sports and kids multi-platform content for consumers around the world. The Home Box Office segment operated the HBO and Cinemax multichannel premium pay television services. The Warner Bros. segment produced and distributed television shows, feature films, and games. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
XO Communications, Inc.
 XO Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications XO Communications, Inc. used to provides voice, data and IP services. It was offering services such as local and long distance voice, internet access, private networking, data transport and web hosting. The company was located in Reston, VA. | Communications |
Nextel Communications, Inc.
 Nextel Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Communications, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services in the United States | Communications |
HCR ManorCare, Inc.
 HCR ManorCare, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services HCR ManorCare, Inc. provides short and long term medical and post-hospital care services. It offers rehabilitation, memory care, assisted and independent living, home health care and hospice services. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Toledo, OH. | Health Services |
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. manufactures and designs micro controllers, processors and semiconductors. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Electronic Technology |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Finance |
Forstmann Little & Co.
 Forstmann Little & Co. Investment ManagersFinance Forstmann Little & Co. (Forstmann Little) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1978. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
MCI Communications Corp.
 MCI Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Verizon Communications, Inc., MCI Communications Corp. is an American telecommunications company. The private company is based in Washington. MCI Communications was acquired by MCI, Inc. on September 15, 1998 for $42,459.16 million. | Communications |
MultiPlan, Inc.
 MultiPlan, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services MultiPlan, Inc. engages in provision of healthcare cost management solutions. It offers payment integrity services, network based services, and analytic-based services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Industrial Services |
Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc.
 Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc. provides telecommunication services. Its products include local and long-distance service, Internet and wireless services. The company was founded on April 28, 2005 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Communications |
XO Holdings, Inc.
 XO Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications XO Holdings, Inc. delivers an array of telecommunications services to business customers. It serves services telecommunications provider, business and government markets. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Communications |
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks. Its products include connectors, cable assemblies and networking systems. Its services include managed networks and network transformation. The company is headquartered in Hickory, NC. | Producer Manufacturing |
UCI International LLC
 UCI International LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables UCI International LLC engages in supplying automotive products. Its brands include Airtex fuel delivery and cooling systems; ASC water pumps; and Luber-Finer filters. The company was founded on March 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL. | Consumer Durables |
| U.S. Naval Academy Foundation | |
LDiscovery LLC
LDiscovery LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services LDiscovery LLC engages in the provision of eDiscovery management solutions. It provides ediscovery solutions, digital forensic services, and enterprise solutions. The company was founded by Christopher T. Weiler and Arne Christensen in 2005 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Technology Services |
Motors Liquidation Co.
 Motors Liquidation Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Motors Liquidation Co., formerly known as General Motors Corp., was created to settle past liability claims from General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization. It has completed the sale of substantially all of its assets to General Motors Company on July 10, 2009. The firm was engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of cars and light trucks. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
| NOVONIX Ltd. | |
VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. II
 VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. Its objective is for effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on August 10, 2020 and is headquartered in Mamaroneck, NY. | Finance |
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