Bernard Aronson
Director/Board Member at LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 698 901 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Bernard Aronson is a Founder and Managing Partner of ACON Investments.
Prior to co-founding ACON in 1996, Mr. Aronson was International Advisor to Goldman Sachs for Latin America.
From 1989 through 1993, Mr. Aronson served as U.S.
Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs under Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Following his tenure, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the State Department’s highest honor.
Mr. Aronson serves on the Board of Directors of Sequitur Energy Resources, an ACON fund portfolio company.
Mr. Aronson has previously served on numerous boards of ACON fund/investment vehicle portfolio companies, including among others, Mariner Energy (NYSE:ME) and Northern Tier Energy (NYSE:NTI).
Mr. Aronson previously served on several public company boards, including Hyatt Hotels, Royal Caribbean International and Liz Claiborne.
He currently serves on the board of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LIND).
In addition, Mr. Aronson is a Director for the National Democratic Institute and the Amazon Conservation Team.
He is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the American Academy of Diplomats.
In February 2015, Mr. Aronson was asked by President Obama to serve as U.S.
Special Envoy for the Colombian peace process.
Following his service, he was again awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
Mr. Aronson has published opinion pieces in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New Republic and The Huffington Post, among other publications.
Mr. Aronson holds a B.A.
with Honors in Humanities from The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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2023-12-30 | 74,909 ( 0.14% ) | 698 901 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Bernard Aronson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-28 |
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Amazon Conservation Team
The Amazon Conservation Team Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Amazon Conservation Team protects the biodiversity, culture and health of the Amazon's ecosystem. The company was founded by Mark J. Plotkin and Liliana Madrigal in 1996 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Nature Conservancy of Maryland/DC Office | Director/Board Member | - |
Inter-American Dialogue
Inter-American Dialogue Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Inter-American Dialogue is an organization that works towards promoting democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity in the Americas. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company engages with leaders in the region to shape policy debate, devise solutions, and enhance cooperation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
ACON Investments LLC
ACON Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. | Founder | 2010-12-14 |
Freedom House, Inc.
Freedom House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Freedom House, Inc. defends human rights and promotes democratic changes in political rights and civil liberties. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Gail Snowden. | Director/Board Member | - |
National Democratic Institute of International Affairs
National Democratic Institute of International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Democratic Institute of International Affairs provides supports for democratic institutions. The firm promotes the development of institutionalized channels of communications among citizens, political institutions and elected officials, and strengthens their ability to improve the quality of life for all citizens. It specializes in Citizen Participation, International Development, Democratic Governance and Democracy Promotion. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Hyatt International Corp.
Hyatt International Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of the Global Hyatt Corp. Hyatt International Corp directs Global Hyatt's non-US hotel ownership and management operations | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Bernard Aronson
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Training of Bernard Aronson
The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 3 |
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP | Consumer Services |
HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 22 |
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Kate Spade & Co. LLC
Kate Spade & Co. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Kate Spade & Co. LLC designs and markets a range of apparel and accessories. It operates through the following segments: KATE SPADE North America, KATE SPADE International, and Adelington Design Group. The company was founded by Liz Claiborne, Art Ortenberg, Leonard Boxer, and Jerome Chazen in January 1976 and is headquartered New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Mariner Energy, Inc.
Mariner Energy, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Mariner Energy, Inc. explored and produces oil and natural gas. It operated in four principal areas: Permian Basin, Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico Deepwater and Gulf of Mexico Shelf. The company was founded in August 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Chroma Oil & Gas LP
Chroma Oil & Gas LP Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Chroma Oil & Gas, LP operated as a private oil and gas company. It offered acquisition, exploitation and development of properties primarily in East and South Texas and South Louisiana. The company was headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Northern Tier Energy LP
Northern Tier Energy LP Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Northern Tier Energy LP engages in refining, retail, and logistics operations. The company was founded by Mario E. Rodriguez and Hank Kuchta on October 21, 2011 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Energy Minerals |
Northern Tier Energy GP LLC
Northern Tier Energy GP LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of Marathon Petroleum Corp., Northern Tier Energy GP LLC provides oil and gas refining, retail and transportation services. The private company is based in Ridgefield, CT. David L. Lamp has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Energy Minerals |
Kate Spade LLC
Kate Spade LLC Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Kate Spade LLC designs, manufactures and markets accessories, apparel and other items for women. The firm offers handbags, such as satchels, shoulders bags, totes, cross body bags, clutches, diaper bags, and travel bags, clothing, which includes dresses and skirts, jackets and outerwear, tops, sweaters, pants, shorts and rompers, swimwear, active wear, sleepwear, bridal and other collections and shoes, including sandals, flats, sneakers, wedges and heels. The company was founded by Andrew Spade and Katherine Noel Brosnahan Spade in January 1993 and is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
ACON Investments LLC
ACON Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. | Finance |
Global Hyatt Corp.
Global Hyatt Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Global Hyatt Corp. owns, operates, manages, and franchises hotels and resorts. Its hotels and resorts offer business centers, car rentals, catering, weddings, fitness centers, hotel shops, lounges, meetings and events, pools, and restaurants. It also offers golfing, spas, and other upmarket rest and relaxation activities. The company was founded 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | 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 |
US Department of State (District of columbia) | Government |
Hyatt International Corp.
Hyatt International Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of the Global Hyatt Corp. Hyatt International Corp directs Global Hyatt's non-US hotel ownership and management operations | Consumer Services |
Center for Global Development
Center for Global Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services enter for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and inequality through research. The company was founded by Edward Scott Jr., Fred C. Bergsten, and Nancy Birdsall in November 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
National Democratic Institute of International Affairs
National Democratic Institute of International Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Democratic Institute of International Affairs provides supports for democratic institutions. The firm promotes the development of institutionalized channels of communications among citizens, political institutions and elected officials, and strengthens their ability to improve the quality of life for all citizens. It specializes in Citizen Participation, International Development, Democratic Governance and Democracy Promotion. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Freedom House, Inc.
Freedom House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Freedom House, Inc. defends human rights and promotes democratic changes in political rights and civil liberties. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Gail Snowden. | Commercial Services |
Inter-American Dialogue
Inter-American Dialogue Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Inter-American Dialogue is an organization that works towards promoting democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity in the Americas. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company engages with leaders in the region to shape policy debate, devise solutions, and enhance cooperation. | Technology Services |
Northern Tier Energy LLC
Northern Tier Energy LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Northern Tier Energy LLC engages in oil and gas refining, retail, and pipeline operations. Its products include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt which are then marketed to resellers and consumers. The company was founded on June 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Energy Minerals |
The Amazon Conservation Team
The Amazon Conservation Team Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Amazon Conservation Team protects the biodiversity, culture and health of the Amazon's ecosystem. The company was founded by Mark J. Plotkin and Liliana Madrigal in 1996 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
The Nature Conservancy of Maryland/DC Office | |
Sequitur Energy Resources LLC
Sequitur Energy Resources LLC Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Sequitur Energy Resources LLC engages in the oil and gas exploration and production services. It acquires and exploits oil and gas properties. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Acon Franchise Holdings LLC | |
Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC
Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings Ii LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC
Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
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