Lester Pollack

Founder at Centre Partners Management LLC

91 year

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Lester Pollack is the founder and the Managing Partner of Centre Partners Management LLC, which was founded in 1986.
He also held the position of Chairman at Emeritus Corp.
Mr. Pollack's former jobs include Vice-Chairman and Co-Chief Operating Officer at United Brands, Inc. from 1979 to 1981, as well as various director positions at CNA Financial Corp., Continental Cablevision, Inc., Parlex Corp., SunAmerica, Inc., Tidewater, Inc., Paramount Communications, Inc., Kaz, Inc., Transco Energy Co. LLC, Centre Pacific LLC, Bank Leumi USA from 2000 to 2009, Jewish Community Centers Association of North America, Loews Corp.
from 1965 to 1979, Odyssey Partners LP from 1982 to 1986, and Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. from 1979 to 1981.
Mr. Pollack's education includes an undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College in 1955 and a graduate degree from New York University.

Lester Pollack active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Centre Partners Management LLC Centre Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.	Founder	13/08/2009

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Former positions of Lester Pollack

Companies	Position	End
Jewish Community Centers Association of North America Jewish Community Centers Association of North America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Jewish Community Centers Association of North America provides and organizes social and recreational programs. It offers services and resources to help its affiliates to provide educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organization was established in 1854 and is headquartered in New York, NY	Director/Board Member	18/12/2015
Bank Leumi USA Bank Leumi USA Regional BanksFinance Bank Leumi USA engages in the provision of commercial and international banking services to large and midsized corporations. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Director/Board Member	01/04/2009
Centre Pacific LLC Centre Pacific LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centre Pacific LLC is a Los Angeles-based fixed-income asset manager.	Director/Board Member	12/10/2006
Parlex Corp. Parlex Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Parlex Corp. designs, makes and markets flexible interconnect products. It offers prototyping, custom manufacturing & value added assembly for flat flex cables, flexible printed circuits and polymer. The company was founded in 1970 and is located in Methuen, MA	Director/Board Member	10/11/2005
Odyssey Partners LP Odyssey Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Odyssey Partners LP is a private investment partnership. The company was founded by Jack Nash and Leon Levy in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Private Equity Investor	31/12/1986

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Training of Lester Pollack

Brooklyn College	Undergraduate Degree
New York University	Graduate Degree

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Linked companies

Listed companies	3
CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION	Finance
LOEWS CORPORATION	Finance
TIDEWATER INC.	Transportation

Private companies	14
Continental Cablevision, Inc. Continental Cablevision, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Continental Cablevision, Inc. was a multiple system cable television operator which constructs, operates and maintains cable systems throughout the United States. The company was located in Boston, MA.	Consumer Services
Odyssey Partners LP Odyssey Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Odyssey Partners LP is a private investment partnership. The company was founded by Jack Nash and Leon Levy in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Finance
Parlex Corp. Parlex Corp. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Parlex Corp. designs, makes and markets flexible interconnect products. It offers prototyping, custom manufacturing & value added assembly for flat flex cables, flexible printed circuits and polymer. The company was founded in 1970 and is located in Methuen, MA	Electronic Technology
SunAmerica, Inc.	Finance
Emeritus Corp. Emeritus Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Emeritus Corp. owns and operates senior living facilities and communities. It owns and operates purpose-built communities providing services to residents, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory care and skilled nursing care. The firm provides supportive living services in a professionally staffed environment that enables seniors to live with dignity and independence. The company was founded by Daniel Ray Baty, Raymond R. Brandstrom and Frank A. Ruffo Jr. in 1993 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.	Health Services
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. It also offers investment banking and advice to high net worth investors, individuals, businesses and institutions. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.	Finance
Centre Partners Management LLC Centre Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.	Finance
Paramount Communications, Inc.	Consumer Services
Kaz, Inc. Kaz, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Kaz, Inc. manufactures and develops healthcare devices and home comfort products. It offers humidifiers, vaporizers, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, air purifiers, fans, air circulators, portable heaters, heating pads, insect control products, lawn and garden products. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Southborough, MA.	Distribution Services
Transco Energy Co. LLC Transco Energy Co. LLC Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services Part of The Williams Cos., Inc., Transco Energy Co. LLC is a company that operates natural gas pipelines. The company is based in Houston, TX. Transco Energy Co. was acquired by The Williams Cos., Inc. on January 19, 1995 for $430.50 million.	Industrial Services
Centre Pacific LLC Centre Pacific LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centre Pacific LLC is a Los Angeles-based fixed-income asset manager.	Finance
Bank Leumi USA Bank Leumi USA Regional BanksFinance Bank Leumi USA engages in the provision of commercial and international banking services to large and midsized corporations. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Finance
Jewish Community Centers Association of North America Jewish Community Centers Association of North America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Jewish Community Centers Association of North America provides and organizes social and recreational programs. It offers services and resources to help its affiliates to provide educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organization was established in 1854 and is headquartered in New York, NY	Health Services
United Brands, Inc. United Brands, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services United Brands, Inc. wholesales restaurant equipment and supplies. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA.	Distribution Services