Network origin in Robert C. Gates first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/
 Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. /Old/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 521 |
The Chase Manhattan Bank NA
 The Chase Manhattan Bank NA Major BanksFinance The Chase Manhattan Bank NA operates a commercial banking. It provides financial products, services, and advice, planning and treasury management services. The company is located in New York, NY.
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| Extinct | Major Banks | 58 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Robert C. Gates via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd.
 Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Group's principal activities are to provide investment, financing, advisory, insurance and related products and services on a global basis. The Group's services includes securities brokerage, trading, insurance, record keeping and underwriting through its broker, dealer, banking, insurance and other financial services subsidiaries. The Group operates in three business segments: Global Markets and Investment Banking group, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. The principal subsidiary of the Group is Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., which provides securities brokerage, option contracts, commodity and financial futures contracts, selected insurance products, options, corporate and municipal securities, investment banking and business advisory services. The Group operates in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Pacific Rim, Canada and Latin America. In 2005, the Group acquired Pax Clearing Corp, the advest Group and Amvescap Plc. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Chief Executive Officer Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal President Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| BLACKROCK, INC. | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UBS | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
 The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York operates as non-profit organization. It protects and nurtures children and youth; feeds the hungry and shelters the homeless; strengthens families and resolving crisis; supports the physically and emotionally challenged; and welcomes and integrates immigrants and refugees. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
General Electric Capital Corp.
 General Electric Capital Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | President Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers healthcare services. Its services include surgery, corporate health, nephrology, dermatology, cardiology, hepatology, vascular care, emergency care, and ambulatory care. The company was founded in 1771 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Research - Equity General Counsel | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Saluda Grade Ventures LLC
 Saluda Grade Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Saluda Grade Venture (Saluda Grade Venture LLC) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Saluda Grade LLC founded in 2019 by Ryan J. Craft. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Chief Executive Officer | |
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc.
 The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COWEN INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Deutsche Bank Corp.
 Deutsche Bank Corp. Regional BanksFinance Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a company based in New York, NY. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
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. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| City University of New York | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Saluda Grade LLC
 Saluda Grade LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Saluda Grade LLC is a vertically integrated advisory and asset management platform that focuses on investments in the alternative non-bank lending sector, real estate debt and equity, and hard assets sector. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. Saluda Grade Advisory advises small to mid-sized lenders seeking institutional capital markets expertise and delivering institutional capital to private lenders. Saluda Grade Ventures, the firm's equity investment arm, currently manages two private funds. Saluda Grade Asset Management manages debt funds investing in transitional mortgage loans and distressed securitized product assets. The company was founded in 2019 by Ryan J. Craft, who has been the CEO since 2019. | Real Estate Development | Private Equity Investor Chief Executive Officer | |
National Westminster Bank Plc
 National Westminster Bank Plc Investment ManagersFinance National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Natwest Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by NatWest Group Plc (NWG: LSE). NatWest was founded in 1968 to provide banking, financial services and offer investment solutions to individual and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
| Colgate University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc.
 Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families. It offers family and coordinate emotional and physical services, psychological care, ministry support, wellness programs, tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, holiday and birthday parties and camaraderie for parents struggling with their child's cancer diagnosis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Ronald McDonald House, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
New Vernon Advisers, LP
 New Vernon Advisers, LP Investment ManagersFinance New Vernon Advisers LP (New Vernon Advisers) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Arshad Zakaria. The firm is headquartered in Jersey, New Jersey. | Investment Managers | Founder Chief Operating Officer | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Arconic Defense, Inc.
 Arconic Defense, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Arconic Defense, Inc. is engaged in the provision of land, sea, and air defense solutions for the Armed Forces of the United States. It offers forgings, sheets and plate, aluminum powder, aluminum investment castings, fasteners, hard alloy extrusions, mill products, and engineered products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, MO. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
BlackRock Advisors LLC
 BlackRock Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| Canada | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Singapore | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Health Services | 2 |
| Industrial Services | 2 |
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| Director/Board Member | 411 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 374 |
| President | 169 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 90 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 84 |
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| Anne Ackerley | 149 |
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| John Thain | 28 |
| Julie Richardson | 28 |
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