Richard Frank
Director/Board Member at American Film Institute, Inc.
Profile
Richard Frank is the founder of Frank Family Vineyards LLC, which was founded in 1992.
Mr. Frank is also the founder of USA Network.
Currently, Mr. Frank holds positions as Vice Chairman at American Film Institute, Director at 42 Below Ltd., Director at The Hyperfactory, and Independent Director at Ecoya USA, Inc. Mr. Frank's former positions include Chairman at Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications, Director at NapaStyle, Inc., Director at The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., Independent Director at Trilogy International Ltd.
from 2011 to 2014, Independent Director at Savor Ltd.
from 2018 to 2021, President at The Walt Disney Studios, President at Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Inc., and President at Paramount Television Group.
Mr. Frank received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois.
Richard Frank active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| American Film Institute, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-18 |
42 Below Ltd.
 42 Below Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables 42 Below Ltd. manufactures and distributes branded alcohol products. It sells vodka and gin primarily in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. The company was founded in 2000 by Geoffrey Ross and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-18 |
The Hyperfactory
 The Hyperfactory Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Gray Television, Inc., The Hyperfactory is a New Zealander company that provides mobile marketing technology. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company was founded by Derek Graham Handley. The Hyperfactory was acquired by Meredith Corp. on July 13, 2010 for $16.20 million. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-18 |
| Ecoya USA, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2011-07-06 |
Former positions of Richard Frank
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SAVOR LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-07 |
| TRILOGY INTERNATIONAL LTD | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-22 |
Frank Family Vineyards LLC
 Frank Family Vineyards LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Treasury Wine Estates Ltd., Frank Family Vineyards LLC is a winery dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. The company is based in Calistoga, CA. The team at Frank Family proudly stewards of 380 acres of sustainably farmed, coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including the iconic Winston Hill vineyard in Rutherford. The company was founded in 1992 by Richard Frank, Leslie Frank. Frank Family Vineyards was acquired by Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. on December 13, 2021 for $315 million. | Founder | - |
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications
 Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications provides television production services. | Chairman | - |
USA Network
 USA Network Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services USA Network owns and operates television networks. The company was founded by Kay Koplovitz in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | - |
Training of Richard Frank
| University of Illinois | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SAVOR LIMITED | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Trilogy International Ltd.
 Trilogy International Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Trilogy International Ltd. provides natural skin care and home fragrance products. The company was founded by Craig Schweighoffer in 2002 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Consumer Non-Durables |
NapaStyle, Inc.
 NapaStyle, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade NapaStyle, Inc. owns and operates retail stores. The firm also offers products such as artisan-made salami, salts and spreads, reclaimed barn wood furniture, vintage flatware and antiques, and specialty barware and tabletop and gift products. The company sells its products through online and at retail store locations. NapaStyle was founded in 2000 by Michael Chiarello and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Retail Trade |
42 Below Ltd.
42 Below Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables 42 Below Ltd. manufactures and distributes branded alcohol products. It sells vodka and gin primarily in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. The company was founded in 2000 by Geoffrey Ross and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Hyperfactory
The Hyperfactory Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Gray Television, Inc., The Hyperfactory is a New Zealander company that provides mobile marketing technology. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The company was founded by Derek Graham Handley. The Hyperfactory was acquired by Meredith Corp. on July 13, 2010 for $16.20 million. | Technology Services |
| Ecoya USA, Inc. | |
The Walt Disney Studios
 The Walt Disney Studios Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Walt Disney Studios provides film production services. The firm produces and distributes through the Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone and Hollywood banners. It also runs Walt Disney Feature Animation. The company was founded in 1939 and is located in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Inc.
 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Inc. organizes social and civic activities including arts and sciences. It publishes emmy magazine, oversees television archives and educational programs through its ATAS foundation. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in North Hollywood, CA. | Commercial Services |
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
 The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. provides motion picture ratings. It also leads the fight against piracy & copyright violations and provides TV show ratings. The company was founded in 1922 by Jack Valenti and is headquartered in Encino, CA. | Commercial Services |
Paramount Television Group
 Paramount Television Group BroadcastingConsumer Services Paramount Television Group provides television production & distribution services. The company produces and distributes programming to various countries in different languages. The company is located in Hollywood, CA. | Consumer Services |
USA Network
USA Network Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services USA Network owns and operates television networks. The company was founded by Kay Koplovitz in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications
Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney Television & Telecommunications provides television production services. | Consumer Services |
Frank Family Vineyards LLC
Frank Family Vineyards LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Treasury Wine Estates Ltd., Frank Family Vineyards LLC is a winery dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. The company is based in Calistoga, CA. The team at Frank Family proudly stewards of 380 acres of sustainably farmed, coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including the iconic Winston Hill vineyard in Rutherford. The company was founded in 1992 by Richard Frank, Leslie Frank. Frank Family Vineyards was acquired by Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. on December 13, 2021 for $315 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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