Darren Walker
Director/Board Member at RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Profile
Darren Walker is the founder of United States Impact Investing Alliance.
He currently holds multiple positions, including Independent Director at PepsiCo, Inc. since 2016, Independent Director at Ralph Lauren Corp.
since 2020, Director at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., Director at Committee to Protect Journalists, Director at Friends of the High Line, Director at High Line Corp., Director at Carnegie Hall, Inc., Director at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Trustee at National Gallery of Art since 2019, Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc., Member at American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Vice President at Foundation for Arts & Preservations In Embassies, and President at Ford Foundation (Mexico) since 2013.
In his former positions, he served as Vice Chairman at New York City Ballet, Inc., Director at Independent Sector, Independent Director at Block, Inc. from 2020 to 2023, Director at Arcus Foundation, Principal at Union Bank of Switzerland from 1988 to 1994, Principal at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in 1986, Vice President at The Rockefeller Foundation from 2002 to 2010, Trustee at The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc., and Chief Operating Officer at Abyssinian Development Corp.
from 1995 to 2002.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1982.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PEPSICO, INC.
0.00% | 2024-02-29 | 13,559 ( 0.00% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-06-03 | 6,450 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-05-30 | |
BLOCK, INC. CLASS A
0.00% | 2023-07-02 | 13,009 ( 0.00% ) | 833 617 $ | 2024-05-30 |
Darren Walker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| PEPSICO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-20 |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-07-29 |
| Ford Foundation (Mexico) | President | 2012-12-31 |
High Line Corp.
 High Line Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services High Line Corp. provides human resource services. | Director/Board Member | - |
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
 Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art operates a museum and is ultimately controlled by the Government of the United States of America. The company is based in Washington. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers dance, music, film, opera, theater, family, and festivals and programs. The company was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 14, 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Carnegie Hall Corp.
 The Carnegie Hall Corp. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services The Carnegie Hall Corp. operates as a non-profit organization that engages in the promotion and management of a venue for musical performances. It also supports educational activities through its Weill Music Institute. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1891 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Committee to Protect Journalists
 Committee to Protect Journalists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company provides journalists and newsrooms with basic safety information on physical, digital, and psychological safety to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world for the press. The organization defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. The company aims to provide appropriate training, equipment, and other resources, such as insurance and access to psychosocial support services, as well as timely, accessible information. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Carnegie Hall, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Darren Walker
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Training of Darren Walker
| The University of Texas at Austin | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| BLOCK, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 21 |
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| Union Bank of Switzerland | Finance |
New York City Ballet, Inc.
 New York City Ballet, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services New York City Ballet, Inc. operates as a dance company. The firm offers athletic, contemporary style, and a repertory of original ballets. The company was founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein in 1948 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is an international law firm that provides legal services to clients. The company serves multinational corporations, international financial institutions, sovereign governments and its agencies and domestic corporations and financial institutions. The company was founded by George Cleary, Leo Gottlieb, Henry Friendly, Mel Steen, Hugh Cox, Fowler Hamilton and George Ball in 1946 and it is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Gallery of Art
 National Gallery of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National Gallery of Art operates an art gallery. The firm undertakes, preserves, collects, and exhibits the works of art and scholarly standards. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Landover, MD. | Consumer Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers dance, music, film, opera, theater, family, and festivals and programs. The company was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 14, 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Rockefeller Foundation
 The Rockefeller Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Rockefeller Foundation operates and organizes charitable trusts. The company supports grants, fellowships, and conferences for programs that try to identify and alleviate need and suffering. It was founded in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc.
 The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc. promotes musical performances. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie and Louise Carnegie in 1891 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee to Protect Journalists is a nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company provides journalists and newsrooms with basic safety information on physical, digital, and psychological safety to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world for the press. The organization defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. The company aims to provide appropriate training, equipment, and other resources, such as insurance and access to psychosocial support services, as well as timely, accessible information. | Commercial Services |
Friends of the High Line
 Friends of the High Line Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Friends of the High Line is a non-profit organization that manages a public park in New York City. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Robert R. Hammond. The park is built on a historic, elevated rail line and offers visitors the opportunity to walk through gardens, view art, experience performances, and connect with friends and neighbors. The organization is dedicated to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Nearly 100% of their annual budget comes from donations. | Consumer Services |
Independent Sector
 Independent Sector Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Independent Sector provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Abyssinian Development Corp.
 Abyssinian Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Abyssinian Development Corp. provides family support and business consulting services. It offers services to the community through programs like affordable housing development, family services and economic revitalization. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
High Line Corp.
High Line Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services High Line Corp. provides human resource services. | Technology Services |
| Foundation for Arts & Preservations In Embassies | |
| Ford Foundation (Mexico) | Miscellaneous |
Arcus Foundation
 Arcus Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arcus Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting LGBT social justice and great apes & gibbons conservation. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The organization's mission is to push boundaries and make change. The Arcus Social Justice Program 2021 evaluation report provides updates on grantmaking strategy outcomes for LGBTQ rights. For media inquiries, including requests for interviews and speaking engagements, contact information can be found on their website. The foundation was founded in 2000 by Jon Lloyd Stryker. | Commercial Services |
| Carnegie Hall, Inc. | |
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art operates a museum and is ultimately controlled by the Government of the United States of America. The company is based in Washington. | Consumer Services |
The Carnegie Hall Corp.
The Carnegie Hall Corp. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services The Carnegie Hall Corp. operates as a non-profit organization that engages in the promotion and management of a venue for musical performances. It also supports educational activities through its Weill Music Institute. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1891 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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