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James M.
Denny served as Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1992 to 1995.
He then served as Chairman at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Foundation, and Pearle Health Services, Inc. He was also a Director at GATX Corp.
and General Binding LLC.
From 1996 to 2013, he served as Lead Independent Director at Gilead Sciences, Inc. and was a Director at The Allstate Corp., Principal Financial Group, Inc., Lexisnexis Risk Assets, Inc., Astra AB, General Instruments, Inc., and G.D.
Searle & Co., Inc. He also served as Associate Counsel at Dewey Ballantine LLP and Treasurer at Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Additionally, he was a Member-Advisory Board at 213 Management LLC.
Mr. Denny received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1957 and his graduate degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1960.
Former positions of James M. Denny
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-05-30 |
| Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. | Treasurer | 2011-08-09 |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Director of Finance/CFO | 1995-07-31 |
213 Management LLC
 213 Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance 213 Management LLC (213 Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Bob Shapiro and Nick Rosa. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-01-10 |
Dewey Ballantine LLP
 Dewey Ballantine LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dewey Ballantine LLP is a law firm, which provides legal services in areas of corporate transactions, litigation and tax matters, M&A, private equity, project finance, corporate finance, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, antitrust, intellectual property, sports law, structured finance and international trade. Its Industry specializations include energy and utilities, healthcare, insurance, financial services, media, consumer and industrial goods, consumer electronics, technology, telecommunications and transportation. It is founded in 1909 and is located in New York, NY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of James M. Denny
| University of Minnesota | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| GATX CORPORATION | Transportation |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | Health Technology |
| THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | Finance |
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
General Binding LLC
 General Binding LLC Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing General Binding LLC is engaged in the manufacturing of binding and laminating equipment and supplies, visual communication products (writing boards, bulletin/planning boards and easels), and document shredders. The main brands of the company include GBC, Quartet and Ibico. | Producer Manufacturing |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Retail Trade |
Lexisnexis Risk Assets, Inc.
 Lexisnexis Risk Assets, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Lexisnexis Risk Assets, Inc. engages in the provision of risk management and fraud prevention information products and software solutions. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Finance |
Astra AB
 Astra AB Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Astra AB used to manufacture and market cardiovascular preparations, local anesthetics, anti-infective agents and medical-care equipment. The firm's products were Pulmicort, Xylocaine, Marcaine, EMLA and Naropin. It had operations in Scandinavia, Europe, North & South America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia. The company was headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden. | Health Technology |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
G.D. Searle & Co., Inc.
 G.D. Searle & Co., Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries G.D. Searle & Co., Inc. is a company that produces a diverse range of chemicals and agricultural products. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. G.D. Searle & Co. was acquired by Monsanto Co. /Old/ on January 01, 1985. | Process Industries |
Dewey Ballantine LLP
Dewey Ballantine LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dewey Ballantine LLP is a law firm, which provides legal services in areas of corporate transactions, litigation and tax matters, M&A, private equity, project finance, corporate finance, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, antitrust, intellectual property, sports law, structured finance and international trade. Its Industry specializations include energy and utilities, healthcare, insurance, financial services, media, consumer and industrial goods, consumer electronics, technology, telecommunications and transportation. It is founded in 1909 and is located in New York, NY | Commercial Services |
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC
 Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Part of Bridgestone Corp., Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC is a company that manufactures, develops, and markets tires. The private company is based in Wilson, NC. | Consumer Durables |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Miscellaneous |
| Pearle Health Services, Inc. | |
| Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. | Retail Trade |
213 Management LLC
213 Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance 213 Management LLC (213 Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Bob Shapiro and Nick Rosa. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
| General Instruments, Inc. |
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