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Executive Profile*
Theodore J. Leonsis Vice Chairman and Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer, Groupon, Inc. | |
| Age | Total Calculated Compensation | This person is connected to 78 board members in 12 different organizations across 18 different industries.
See Board Relationships |
| 56 | $210,000
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Background*
Mr. Theodore J. Leonsis, Ted, has been an Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer at Groupon, Inc. since February 2013 and serves as a Vice Chairman since April 2011 and Director since June 2009. Mr. Leonsis is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Monumental Sports & Entertainment LLC. Mr. Leonsis is a Co-Founder of Revolution Growth. He has been involved with Revolution Growth since its founding. He is also employed at Revolution LLC. Mr. Leonsis is also co-founder ... of SnagFilms Inc. Mr. Leonsis serves as a Strategic Advisor of Mobile Posse, Inc. Mr. Leonsis served as an Advisor of Time Warner Inc. since December 31, 2006. He is a Majority Owner of the Washington Capital. He served as the President of the Advanced Systems Group of America Online, Inc. Mr. Leonsis serves as an Advisor of LaunchBox Digital. He served as Special Advisor of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (formerly known as Capitol Acquisition Corp.) since October 2007. He is a Senior Advisor of RRE Ventures LLC. He founded Redgate Communications. From November 1993 to December 2006, Mr. Leonsis was employed at AOL and served as the President at AOL LLC's Audience Business until January 1, 2007. From March 1999 to January 2001, Mr. Leonsis served as the President of Interactive Properties Group of America Online, Inc. From November 1996 to March 1999, Mr. Leonsis served as the President of America Online Studios, a division of America Online, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Leonsis served as President of America Online Services Company, also a division of America Online, Inc., from 1994 to 1996. He served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Redgate Communications Corporation. He serves as Chairman of Serve Virtual Enterprises, Inc. He served as Chairman of Clearspring Technologies, Inc. He served as the Chairman of FedBid, Inc. He serves as Vice Chairman of FedBid, Inc. He also served as a Vice Chairman and Director of AOL LLC (Historic AOL LLC) until December 31, 2006 and also served as its Vice Chairman Emeritus. Mr. Leonsis served as a Strategist and visionary of AOL LLC, focusing on the transformation of the firm. He was a mentor to dozens of successful AOL executives. Mr. Leonsis was known as AOL's “champion of the member” and was responsible for delivering a world-class experience for AOL's members in today's Multiband environment. He oversaw the core AOL service and led efforts to develop cutting-edge products and programming across its narrowband, broadband, wireless, and voice services and oversaw efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in advertising, search, and commerce. He is a founder and the Chairman of Lincoln Holdings LLC since May 1999. Mr. Leonsis serves as the Chairman of SnagFilms Inc. He has been an investor and the Chairman of Revolution Money since March 2006. He serves as the Chairman of AddThis LLc. Mr. Leonsis has been the Director of American Express Company since July 2010. He has been Independent Director of Rosetta Stone, Inc. since December 7, 2009. He serves as a Director of Clearspring Technologies, Inc. He has been a Director of FedBid, Inc. since January 17, 2012. He served as an Independent Director of NutriSystem Inc. since December 16, 2008. He served as a Director of Bridgevine, Inc. since February 2008. He serves as a Director of MEVIO, Inc. He serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at Resonate Networks, Inc. Mr. Leonsis served as a Director of Proxicom, Inc. since 1999. He served as a Director of MediaBank, LLC. Mr. Leonsis served as a Director of Preview Travel Inc. since June 1985. He is a pioneer of the Internet and new media, a sports team owner, and an innovator in the world of philanthropy. He served as the Mayor of Orchid, Florida. Through his Leonsis Foundation, Mr. Leonsis is active in supporting such organizations as Hoop Dreams, Best Buddies, YouthAIDS, See Forever Foundation, and Venture Philanthropy Partners. Mr. Leonsis serves as a Vice Chairman of Potomac School Futures Campaign. He is the Founder, Chairman, and majority owner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Mr. Leonsis also sits on the Board of Georgetown University and several charities, where he has used the interactive medium to encourage greater volunteerism and involvement. He participated in launches of the Apple MacIntosh, the IBM PC, and Wang office automation and founded four computing magazines. Mr. Leonsis is the producer of three documentaries feature Nanking, Kicking It, and A fighting Chance. He has been named one of the 25 most powerful people in sports by Sporting News, and businessman of the year by Washington Business Journal and a Top 10 entrepreneur of the year. Mr. Leonsis holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and a graduate of Lowell High in 1973.
Corporate Headquarters*
600 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
United States
Phone: 312-676-5773
Fax: --
Board Members Memberships*
Former Vice Chairman Director Director Director Chairman Founder and Chairman Director Director Director Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 1985-N/A Former Director 1999-N/A Former Director 1999-Present Chairman of the Board 2008-2012 Former Independent Director and Member of Compensation Committee 2008-N/A Former Director 2009-Present Independent Director, Member of Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee and Member of Compensation Committee 2009-Present Vice Chairman and Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer 2010-Present Director and Chairman of Innovation & Technology Committee 2012-Present Vice Chairman
Education*
BA Georgetown University
Other Affiliations*
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Annual Compensation*
There is no Annual Compensation data available.
Stock Options*
There is no Stock Options data available.
Total Compensation*
| Total Annual Cash Compensation | $105,000 | | Total Calculated Compensation | $210,000 |
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*Data is at least as current as the most recent Definitive Proxy.
