James Shannon
Chairman at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Net worth: 242 042 $ as of 2024-04-29
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James M.
Shannon is currently the Chairman of the Trustees Board at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. He also holds the position of Chairman at UL LLC (Illinois), UL LLC, and UL Solutions, Inc. In the past, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. from 1991 to 2014.
He was also the Attorney General of the State of Massachusetts from 1987 to 1991.
Additionally, he served as the Director of Osteotech, Inc. from 2007 to 2010 and as the President of the International Electrotechnical Commission from 2017 to 2019.
He has also served as the Chairman of the National Association of Attorneys General.
Mr. Shannon holds a graduate degree from George Washington University and an undergraduate degree from The Johns Hopkins University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UL Solutions, Inc.
 UL Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UL Solutions, Inc. provides testing, inspection and certification services. It offers facility, personnel, system, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and wireless services. The company serves through two complementary businesses, TIC and E&A. TIC business is made up of two reportable segments, industrial and consumer, which provide comprehensive testing, inspection and certification services to customers across a broad array of end markets. E&A business provides subscription and license-based software and advisory services to support customers’ risk management, sustainability and compliance processes. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1893 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. 0.02% | 2024-04-15 | 7,142 ( 0.02% ) | 242 042 $ | 2024-04-29 |
James Shannon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. engages in the provision of services for product safety certification. It offers certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services, bundles, software, and test tools. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Chairman | - |
UL LLC (Illinois)
 UL LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UL LLC engages in the provision of safety testing and certification services. It offers inspection, advisory services, education and training, testing, auditing and analytics, certification software solutions, and marketing claim verification. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Chairman | 2008-12-31 |
UL LLC
 UL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UL Solutions LLC provides testing, inspection and certification services. The firm offers brand risk management, cybersecurity, fire safety, global market access, suppy chain and product stewardship solutions. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1893 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Chairman | 2008-12-31 |
UL Solutions, Inc.
UL Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UL Solutions, Inc. provides testing, inspection and certification services. It offers facility, personnel, system, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and wireless services. The company serves through two complementary businesses, TIC and E&A. TIC business is made up of two reportable segments, industrial and consumer, which provide comprehensive testing, inspection and certification services to customers across a broad array of end markets. E&A business provides subscription and license-based software and advisory services to support customers’ risk management, sustainability and compliance processes. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1893 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Chairman | 2008-12-31 |
Former positions of James Shannon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
International Electrotechnical Commission
 International Electrotechnical Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Electrotechnical Commission is an international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. | President | 2019-01-01 |
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-06-30 |
| State of Massachusetts | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1990-12-31 |
| Hale & Dorr LLP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1986-12-31 |
National Association of Attorneys General
 National Association of Attorneys General Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Attorneys General operates an association of attorneys generals. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Chairman | - |
Training of James Shannon
| The Johns Hopkins University | Undergraduate Degree |
| George Washington University | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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 | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Osteotech, Inc.
 Osteotech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ. | Health Technology |
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Commercial Services |
| State of Massachusetts | Government |
| Hale & Dorr LLP | Commercial Services |
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. engages in the provision of services for product safety certification. It offers certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services, bundles, software, and test tools. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Commercial Services |
UL LLC (Illinois)
UL LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UL LLC engages in the provision of safety testing and certification services. It offers inspection, advisory services, education and training, testing, auditing and analytics, certification software solutions, and marketing claim verification. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Commercial Services |
UL LLC
UL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UL Solutions LLC provides testing, inspection and certification services. The firm offers brand risk management, cybersecurity, fire safety, global market access, suppy chain and product stewardship solutions. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1893 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Commercial Services |
International Electrotechnical Commission
International Electrotechnical Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Electrotechnical Commission is an international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. | Commercial Services |
National Association of Attorneys General
National Association of Attorneys General Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Attorneys General operates an association of attorneys generals. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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