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Edward Lewis was the founder of Essence Communications, Inc. (1968), holding the title of Chairman.
Mr. Lewis is the founder of Essence Communications Partners (1969), holding the title of Chairman since 2009.
Mr. Lewis is currently a Director at Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. Mr. Lewis is currently an Independent Director at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. Former positions include Chairman at Latina Media Ventures LLC, Chairman at Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. (1999), Director at The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. (2000-2011), Director at American Medical Association, Director at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., Director at The Partnership for New York City, Inc., Director at The Economic Club of New York, Director at Citymeals-on-Wheels, Director at Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc., and Member-Governors Board at Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of New Mexico.
Edward Lewis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKSTONE REAL ESTATE INCOME TRUST, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2016 |
Essence Communications Partners | Founder | 01/01/1969 |
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Edward Lewis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc.
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for magazine companies | Chairman | 01/01/1999 |
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc.
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops programs for jazz appreciation | Director/Board Member | - |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people | Director/Board Member | - |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Economic Club of New York
The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization for top executive levels of business, industry and finance | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc.
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as supermarkets and grocery stores | Retail Trade |
American Medical Association
American Medical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Protects the interests of physicians and supports the growth of medical science | Commercial Services |
Essence Communications, Inc.
Essence Communications, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes books & magazines | Consumer Services |
Latina Media Ventures LLC
Latina Media Ventures LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media company | Commercial Services |
The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national organization which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people | Commercial Services |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes | Consumer Services |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of New York
The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization for top executive levels of business, industry and finance | Commercial Services |
Citymeals-on-Wheels
Citymeals-on-Wheels Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers | Health Services |
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc.
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops programs for jazz appreciation | Consumer Services |
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc.
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for magazine companies | Commercial Services |
Essence Communications Partners | |
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides housing rental, industrial, data center and net leasing services | Finance |
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