Richard Parsons

Richard Parsons

Keynote Speaker: Former Chairman of Citigroup; Former Chairman of Time Warner

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Richard Parsons Biography

Richard D. Parsons is a senior adviser at Providence Equity Partners Inc., a leading private equity investment firm specializing in media, communications and information companies. He is also Chairman of the Board of Citigroup, Inc. Prior to serving in those roles, he was the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Time Warner, Inc., the world's largest media ar.1 entertainment company, from 2002 to 2008. In its January 2005 report on America's Best CEOs, Institutional Investor magazine named Mr. Parsons the top CEO in the entertainment industry.

Before joining Time Warner, in 1995, Mr. Parsons was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dime Bancorp, Inc., one of the largest thrift institutions in the United States. Previously, he was the managing partner of the New York law firm Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler. Prior to that, he held various positions in state and federal government, as counsel for Nelson Rockefeller and as a senior White House aide under President Gerald Ford. Mr. Parsons received his undergraduate education at the University of Hawaii and his legal training at Union University's Albany Law School.

In 2008, Mr. Parsons served as a member of then President-Elect Barack Obama's Economic Transition Team. His other civic and non-profit commitments include Chairman Emeritus of the Partnership for New York City; Chairman of the Apollo Theatre Foundation and of the Jazz Foundation of America, and service on the boards of the Museum of Modem Art and'the American Museum of Natural History.

Mr. Parsons is also a member of the boards of The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. and Madison Square Garden, Inc.

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Richard Parsons Videos

The Rockefeller Foundation Centennial: Richard Parsons - YouTube
Richard Parsons: Oral and Video Collection Interview - YouTube

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Richard Parsons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Executive Leadership, Black Heritage and Black History Month.

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Richard Parsons generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard Parsons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, International Business and Executive Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Richard Parsons generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Eric Dyson, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Andrew Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Parsons for an upcoming event.

Richard Parsons Videos

The Rockefeller Foundation Centennial: Richard Parsons - YouTube
Richard Parsons: Oral and Video Collection Interview - YouTube

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  • How do I book Richard Parsons to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Parsons for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Parsons, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Parsons or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Parsons for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Parsons, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Parsons, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Parsons speak about?

    Richard Parsons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Executive Leadership, Black Heritage and Black History Month.
  • Where does Richard Parsons travel from?

    Richard Parsons generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Parsons?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Parsons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Parsons for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Parsons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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