Christopher G. Kennedy
Chairman at INTERFACE, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Christopher G.
Kennedy is the founder and Chairman of Top Box Foods, which was founded in 2012.
He is currently the Chairman of Interface, Inc. since 2000, Chairman of Joseph P.
Kennedy Enterprises, Inc. since 2012, Director of Interface Floor Covering Co., and Director-Emeritus of Greater Chicago Food Depository.
He also serves as a Trustee of Ariel Mutual Funds since 1994, a Member of The Commercial Club of Chicago, The Executives Club of Chicago, and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and a Trustee of The Marine Biological Laboratory.
Additionally, he is the Treasurer of Joseph P.
Kennedy Jr. Foundation.
Mr. Kennedy's former positions include Chairman of the University of Illinois from 2009 to 2015, Chairman of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau from 1997 to 1999, Independent Director of Knoll, Inc. from 2014 to 2021, and President-Merchandise Mart Division of Vornado Realty Trust from 1998 to 2011.
He was also the President of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. from 1987 to 2011.
He has served as a Director of The Chicago Community Trust and as an Advisor of Winona Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Kennedy received his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1986 and his graduate degree from Northwestern University in 1994.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INTERFACE, INC.
0.31% | 15/05/2023 | 182,826 ( 0.31% ) | 3 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
Christopher G. Kennedy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INTERFACE, INC. | Chairman | 13/03/2024 |
| Ariel Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | 01/01/1994 |
| Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation | Treasurer | - |
| Top Box Foods | Founder | 01/05/2012 |
| Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises, Inc. | Chairman | 01/01/2012 |
Greater Chicago Food Depository
 Greater Chicago Food Depository Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Chicago Food Depository operates as a nonprofit food distribution and food center providing food for hungry people. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to adults and children in Cook County every year. The Food Depository's programs and services for children, older adults and the unemployed and underemployed address the root causes of hunger. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/05/2009 |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/05/2009 |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/05/2009 |
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Training of Christopher G. Kennedy
| Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| INTERFACE, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| VORNADO REALTY TRUST | Finance |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Knoll, Inc.
 Knoll, Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Knoll, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of commercial and residential furniture, accessories, and coverings. It operates through the following business segments: Office, Lifestyle, and Corporate. The Office segment includes a range of workplace products which address diverse workplace planning paradigms in North America and Europe. The Lifestyle segment offers residential furniture, ancillary products, and affordable luxury furnishings for high performance workplaces, uber-luxury living spaces, and affordable-luxury residential living. The Corporate segment involves the unallocated costs relating to shared services and general corporate activities. The company was founded by Hans G. Knoll and Florence Knoll in 1938 and is headquartered in East Greenville, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Vornado Realty LP
 Vornado Realty LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Vornado Realty LP owns and operates office, retail, and showroom properties. The company was founded on October 2, 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
 Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. manages properties and trade shows. Its services and amenities include information bar and concierge, theMART River Park, service and construction, loading deck, packing and shipping, and security and lost and found. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Ariel Mutual Funds | Miscellaneous |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Commercial Services |
The Executives Club of Chicago
The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues. It also cultivates the next generation of civic leadership. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises, Inc. | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Winona Capital Management LLC
 Winona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
| Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau | |
The Marine Biological Laboratory
 The Marine Biological Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Marine Biological Laboratory provides research and educational services. It offers a range of courses, workshops, conferences, and internships, discovery-based education programs and courses. The firm s a private marine laboratory, supporting scientists and staff working in such fields as cell and developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular evolution, global infectious disease, neurobiology, and sensory physiology. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA. | Commercial Services |
| Interface Floor Covering Co. | |
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Greater Chicago Food Depository Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Chicago Food Depository operates as a nonprofit food distribution and food center providing food for hungry people. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to adults and children in Cook County every year. The Food Depository's programs and services for children, older adults and the unemployed and underemployed address the root causes of hunger. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
| Top Box Foods | |
| Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation |
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