Don Spetner
Founder at Fhs Capital Partners
Profile
Don Spetner is a co-founder of FHS Capital Partners, and Senior Corporate Advisor for Weber Shandwick Worldwide.
Don has the unique experience of having served as a Chief Communications Officer for three global, publicly traded companies, while also having recruited and placed CCO’s and CMO’s for major organizations.
Don advises on a range of issues, including structuring of the communications and marketing function, identifying and developing talent, and employing best-in-class practices for leading a world-class department.
From 2000 through 2012, Don held the role of EVP, Corporate Affairs for Korn/Ferry Int’l (NYSE:KFY) where he served as the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Integration Officer, and as a Senior Partner in the Corporate Affairs executive search practice.
He also served as Korn/Ferry’s head of R&D, where he oversaw a team of clinical and organizational psychologists focused on the science behind executive success and derailment, high performing teams, and the assessment of senior level talent.
Don has recruited and placed Chief Communications Officers for numerous global brands, including Chevron, Yahoo!, Genentech, eBay, Microsoft and The Los Angeles Dodgers, among others.
He is past Chairman of the Board of Overseers for Emerson College, and a member of the Board of Directors of the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations, and the Saban Community Clinic in Los Angeles.
Don graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University with a degree in journalism.
Don Spetner active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute | Director/Board Member | - |
Los Angeles Free Clinic | Director/Board Member | - |
Lagrant Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Fhs Capital Partners
Fhs Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance FHS Capital Partners (FHS Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Bob Feldman, Bill Heyman & Don Spetner. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Don Spetner
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KORN FERRY | Public Communications Contact | - |
Japan America Society of Southern California.
Japan America Society of Southern California. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Japan America Society of Southern California is a non-profit organization that has been building relationships between Japan and America for over 111 years since its establishment in 1909. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The society consists of individuals and corporations interested in and involved in Japan-America relations. The society offers various membership benefits, including discounts, and hosts events such as workshops, conferences, and galas. Additionally, the society has a relief fund and accepts donations to fulfill its non-profit mission. | President | - |
Nissan North America, Inc.
Nissan North America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Nissan North America, Inc. manufactures automobiles and other accessories. Its services include designing, developing, and maintaining Nissan vehicles. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Public Communications Contact | - |
SunAmerica, Inc. | Public Communications Contact | - |
Training of Don Spetner
New York University | Undergraduate Degree |
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KORN FERRY | Commercial Services |
Private companies | 7 |
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SunAmerica, Inc. | Finance |
Nissan North America, Inc.
Nissan North America, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Nissan North America, Inc. manufactures automobiles and other accessories. Its services include designing, developing, and maintaining Nissan vehicles. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Consumer Durables |
The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute | |
Japan America Society of Southern California.
Japan America Society of Southern California. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Japan America Society of Southern California is a non-profit organization that has been building relationships between Japan and America for over 111 years since its establishment in 1909. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The society consists of individuals and corporations interested in and involved in Japan-America relations. The society offers various membership benefits, including discounts, and hosts events such as workshops, conferences, and galas. Additionally, the society has a relief fund and accepts donations to fulfill its non-profit mission. | Commercial Services |
Los Angeles Free Clinic | |
Lagrant Foundation | |
Fhs Capital Partners
Fhs Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance FHS Capital Partners (FHS Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Bob Feldman, Bill Heyman & Don Spetner. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
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