Richard Parsons
American lawyer and businessman
Born
April 4th, 1948
77 years ago
Died
December 26th, 2024
0 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the chairman of Citigroup from 2009 to 2012, overseeing significant restructuring during a challenging period for the bank. Held the position of chairman of the board for the Madison Square Garden Company, contributing to the management of the iconic venue and sports teams. Previously acted as CEO of Dime Savings Bank and played a vital role in the bank's transformation and merger processes. Also served as the chairman of the board for both the upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone and the Apollo Theater.
Chairman of Citigroup
Chairman of the Madison Square Garden Company
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