Robert J. Picciano

Chief Executive Officer at Cognitive Scale, Inc.

Technology Services

Consumer Services

Network origin in Robert J. Picciano first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
IBM 865	Public Company	Information Technology Services	865
Cognitive Scale, Inc. Cognitive Scale, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cognitive Scale, Inc. provides cognitive cloud platform. It provides services from all types of social, public, private and device data, and context signals. The company was founded by Matt Sanchez on October 2, 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. 9	Subsidiary	Packaged Software	9

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Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Robert J. Picciano via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY	Finance/Rental/Leasing	Samuel Palmisano Kenneth Chenault Louis Gerstner Joan Edelman Spero	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Public Communications Contact
CA TECHNOLOGIES	Packaged Software	John Swainson Yash Shah	Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor
E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND CO	Chemicals: Agricultural	Robert Woods Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
MICROSOFT CORPORATION	Packaged Software	Robert Lord Jonathan Adashek Ravinder Dhaliwal	Corporate Officer/Principal Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION	Investment Managers	Frederick Waddell Shamla Naidoo Katherine Ritsema	Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
MORGAN STANLEY	Investment Managers	Paul J. Rizzo James Owens Hutham Olayan	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
CITIGROUP INC.	Major Banks	Joan Edelman Spero Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez Andrew Liveris	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
IBM Retirement Fund IBM Retirement Fund Investment ManagersFinance IBM Retirement Fund is the defined benefit plan manager for IBM Corp.'s (NYSE: IBM) employees. It was formed in 1983 and headquartered in Armonk, New York.	Investment Managers	Louis Gerstner Joe Grills	President Chief Investment Officer
World Business Council for Sustainable Development World Business Council for Sustainable Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The World Business Council for Sustainable Development operates as a business development association. The non-profit company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 1990 by Bertrand P. Collomb. M. Peter Bakker has been the CEO of the company since 2012.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez Andrew Liveris	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Smithsonian National Museum of American History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian National Museum of American History is a museum. It collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Other Consumer Services	Kenneth Chenault Shirley Jackson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Brown University	College/University	Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez Mary Garrett	Director/Board Member Graduate Degree
Dartmouth College	College/University	Frederick Waddell Louis Gerstner Bill McNabb Martha Pollack	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.	College/University	Joseph Swedish Joe Grills Robert Del Bene Nickle LaMoreaux	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
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	George B. Beitzel Louis Gerstner W. McNerney Michelle Browdy	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
Stanford University	College/University	Lorenzo H. Zambrano Treviño William Brody Heidi Chou	Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin
University of Pennsylvania	College/University	Bahgat G. Sammakia Martha Pollack	Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree
IBM Italia SpA IBM Italia SpA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IBM Italia SpA develops computer solutions through the use of information technology. It markets, distributes, and sells computer hardware, software and information technology services. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Segrate, Italy.	Information Technology Services	Jim Whitehurst Erich Clementi Arvind Krishna	President Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer
The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Brookings Institution provides research and policy solutions. The firm's activities are carried out through four research programs: economic studies, foreign policy studies, governance studies, and metropolitan policy. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joan Edelman Spero Shirley Jackson Hutham Olayan	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	College/University	William Brody Shirley Jackson Adam Kocoloski	Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.	Managed Health Care	Joseph Swedish Shamla Naidoo	Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses	College/University	Frederick Waddell Promod Haque W. McNerney	Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Director/Board Member
The University of Texas at Austin	College/University	Matthew B. Sanchez Akshay Sabhikhi Angela Archon	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
Temple University (Pennsylvania)	College/University	Douglas Maine Martin Schroeter	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.	College/University	Diane Gherson Martha Pollack Nickle LaMoreaux	Graduate Degree President Undergraduate Degree
IBM Global Services IBM Global Services Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IBM Global Services provides systems integration and technology consulting services. Its services include application development, data storage, infrastructure management, networking, and technical support. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.	Information Technology Services	Samuel Palmisano John Joyce Arvind Krishna	President Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center operates as a private cancer center. It offers cancer care services to adult; and child and teen patients. Its services include risk assessment and screening; diagnosis and treatment; clinical trials; patient and caregiver education; and pediatric clinical trials. The company was founded by John J. Astor and Charlotte Astor in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Hospital/Nursing Management	Louis Gerstner Shirley Jackson Hutham Olayan	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Samuel Palmisano Kenneth Chenault Joan Edelman Spero James Owens Shirley Jackson Hutham Olayan	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
The Conference Board, Inc. The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez James Owens Hutham Olayan	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
Forum Mondial de L'Economie Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Andrew Liveris Peter Voser	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	William Brody Shirley Jackson James C. McGroddy	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics operates as a research institution which engages in an international economic policy. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	James Owens Hutham Olayan Andrew Liveris Peter Voser	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
American Philosophical Society American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	George B. Beitzel Joan Edelman Spero Shirley Jackson	Treasurer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Business Council The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Sidney Taurel Joseph Swedish Kenneth Chenault Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez James Owens David Farr W. McNerney Andrew Liveris Peter Voser Alex Gorsky	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
National Association of Corporate Directors National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joseph Swedish Glenda Dorchak	Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal
US-China Business Council US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Michael Eskew David Farr W. McNerney Andrew Liveris Mark Fields	Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Chairman
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy operates as an only international forum of business leaders. It specializes in social strategies, stakeholders involvements, business strategies, and disaster relief services. The company was founded by Paul L. Newman and Peter L. Malkin in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez Bill McNabb	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member
President's Export Council	General Government	Sidney Taurel Michael Eskew W. McNerney Andrew Liveris	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal
The International Business Council		Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez Andrew Liveris	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
IBM World Trade Corp. (New York) IBM World Trade Corp. (New York) Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology IBM World Trade Corp. (New York) provides information technology products and services. It manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, offers infrastructure, security, and consulting services. The company was founded on December 15, 1949 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.	Computer Processing Hardware	Martin Schroeter Bruno di Leo Allen	Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
SIRIS Capital Group LLC SIRIS Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance SIRIS Capital Group LLC (SIRIS Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Frank Baker, Peter Berger and Jeffrey Hendren. The firm is headquartered in New York, the United States.	Investment Managers	John Swainson Alfred Zollar	Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte	College/University	Joseph Swedish Paul J. Rizzo	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Netskope, Inc. Netskope, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Netskope, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud based security solutions. It offers business developing analytics for visibility, policy enforcement and other cloud solutions. The firm serves a broad customer base, including healthcare, financial services, high technology and retail enterprises. The company was founded by Sanjay Beri, Lebin Cheng, Ravishankar Ithal, and Krishna Narayanaswamy in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA.	Packaged Software	Alan Cohen Shamla Naidoo	Consultant / Advisor Corporate Officer/Principal
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania	College/University	Alex Gorsky Bill McNabb Danny Sabbah	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree
Harvard Business School	College/University	Jim Whitehurst Robert Lord Rafael Guillermo Ferreyros Cannock	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
The Fuqua School of Business	College/University	Joseph Swedish Julie Harbert	Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin
DXC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY	Data Processing Services	Robert Woods Robert Del Bene	Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO
KYNDRYL HOLDINGS, INC.	Data Processing Services	Shirley Jackson Martin Schroeter Simon Beaumont Frank Sedlarcik Nicolas Fehring Taylor Gillespie	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Venture Guides Management LP Venture Guides Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Venture Guides Management LP is a Venture Capital firm. Venture Guides Management LP is headquartered in US.	Investment Managers	Yash Shah Dinesh Nirmal	Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor
The Business Roundtable The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Sidney Taurel Samuel Palmisano Joseph Swedish Kenneth Chenault Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez James Owens W. McNerney Andrew Liveris Alex Gorsky	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal

Statistics

International

United States	48
Switzerland	3
Italy	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	16
Commercial Services	13
Finance	9
Technology Services	8
Health Services	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	717
Corporate Officer/Principal	267
Independent Dir/Board Member	181
Chairman	164
Chief Executive Officer	111

Most connected contacts

Insiders
Promod Haque	70
Andrew Liveris	52
William Brody	40
Joseph Swedish	40
Bill McNabb	34
Shirley Jackson	33
Kenneth Chenault	31
Joe Grills	31
Alan Cohen	29
Douglas Maine	29
Alain Juan Pablo Belda Fernandez	28
Robert Lord	26
John Swainson	26
Alfred Zollar	26
W. McNerney	26

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