Jonathan Tisch
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Jonathan M. Tisch has been Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels
since 1989, as well as being Co-Chairman of the Board and Member of the Office of the President of Loews Corporation
, its parent company. He is the son of Founder Robert Tisch.
, Tisch initiated the Loews Hotels Good Neighbor Policy over 20 years ago, one of the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. The Loews Good Neighbor Policy is a recipient of the U.S. President’s Service Award from the Points of Light Foundation.
Tisch serves as Chairman Emeritus the U.S. Travel Association, the national non-profit association representing all segments of the multi-billion dollar travel industry. For six years, he served as Chairman of NYC & Company
, the city’s official tourism marketing agency and convention and visitors bureau.
Concurrent with his national efforts to help stimulate travel and tourism in the aftermath of September 11th, Tisch served as Chairman of New York Rising, a task force set committed to reviving tourism in New York City. In recognition for his leadership and civic involvement, Crain’s New York Business named Tisch one of the “Top Ten Most Influential Business Leaders” and was named “CEO of the Year” by the Executive Council of New York in 2006.
The Tisch family is one of America's wealthiest and influential, with assets in the billions which they control through their holding company, Loews Corporation
.
and Plum TV
, a media network. In 2008, Tisch co-founded Walnut Hill Media, LLC, a separate, privately held company investing in a variety of media opportunities. Through Walnut Hill Media, Tisch is a minority investor in Tribeca Enterprises. Tisch's role as Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels
remains unchanged.
. Tisch, who graduated from Tufts University
in 1976, gave an endowed gift of $40 million dollars to fund the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Tisch is on the Board of the Tribeca Film Institute
and is a co-owner of the New York Football Giants. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Giants and is the team's Treasurer. In 2010, Tisch joined Jets owner Woody Johnson as co-chairs of the bid committee established to bring Super Bowl XLVIII to the Metropolitan area. The bid was summarized by the tagline “Make Some History.” In an unprecedented decision by NFL team owners, the New York/New Jersey region was awarded the 2014 Super Bowl. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium, the first open-air stadium in a cold-weather region to host a Super Bowl. Tisch is a co-chair of the Host Committee. In 2011, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch made a $10 million dollar gift to The Metropolitan Museum of Art to support the creation of an exhibition space within the Costume Institute to be named The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Gallery.
Loews Hotels
-About Loews HotelsHotels:Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada:-United States locations:*Loews Annapolis Hotel - Annapolis, Maryland*Loews Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia...
since 1989, as well as being Co-Chairman of the Board and Member of the Office of the President of Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation is a holding company run by the Tisch Family whose subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business:*property and casualty insurance...
, its parent company. He is the son of Founder Robert Tisch.
Corporation positions
Tisch also holds positions as:- Chairman Emeritus of the United States Travel Association (U.S. Travel) http://www.ustravel.org, a travel industry lobbying group
- Trustee of Tufts UniversityTufts UniversityTufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
- Member of the Board of Directors and a co-owner of the New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
Football Team - Member of the Board, Tribeca Film InstituteTribeca Film Institute-Mission:The Tribeca Film Institute is a year-round non-profit arts organization founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11, 2001...
http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org
Biography
As Chairman and CEO of Loews HotelsLoews Hotels
-About Loews HotelsHotels:Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada:-United States locations:*Loews Annapolis Hotel - Annapolis, Maryland*Loews Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia...
, Tisch initiated the Loews Hotels Good Neighbor Policy over 20 years ago, one of the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. The Loews Good Neighbor Policy is a recipient of the U.S. President’s Service Award from the Points of Light Foundation.
Tisch serves as Chairman Emeritus the U.S. Travel Association, the national non-profit association representing all segments of the multi-billion dollar travel industry. For six years, he served as Chairman of NYC & Company
NYC & Company
NYC & Company, a private non-profit corporation, is the official tourism marketing organization for New York City. The organization was formed in 1999 through the combination of the New York Convention & Visitors Bureau and with New Yorkers for New York: the Permanent Host Committee, a business...
, the city’s official tourism marketing agency and convention and visitors bureau.
Concurrent with his national efforts to help stimulate travel and tourism in the aftermath of September 11th, Tisch served as Chairman of New York Rising, a task force set committed to reviving tourism in New York City. In recognition for his leadership and civic involvement, Crain’s New York Business named Tisch one of the “Top Ten Most Influential Business Leaders” and was named “CEO of the Year” by the Executive Council of New York in 2006.
The Tisch family is one of America's wealthiest and influential, with assets in the billions which they control through their holding company, Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation
Loews Corporation is a holding company run by the Tisch Family whose subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business:*property and casualty insurance...
.
Books
Tisch is the author of three best-selling books that explore his leadership philosophy, the role of the customer experience and civic engagement, The Power of We: Succeeding Through Partnerships, Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough: Reinventing the Customer Experience, and Citizen You: Doing Your Part to Change the World.Media
He is also the host of the Emmy-nominated Beyond the Boardroom with Jonathan Tisch television series, where he speaks with some of America's preeminent CEOs and business luminaries in one-one-one interviews. The show airs on Bloomberg TelevisionBloomberg Television
Bloomberg Television is a 24-hour global network broadcasting business and financial news. It is distributed globally, reaching over 200 million homes worldwide. It is owned and operated by Bloomberg L.P...
and Plum TV
Plum TV
Plum TV is a lifestyle television channel launched in 2002 by Nantucket Nectars founder Tom Scott, along with producer Cary Woods and television executive Chris Glowacki. Most recently Tom Scott has become CEO again. So far his performance has been lackluster. of The programming is locally...
, a media network. In 2008, Tisch co-founded Walnut Hill Media, LLC, a separate, privately held company investing in a variety of media opportunities. Through Walnut Hill Media, Tisch is a minority investor in Tribeca Enterprises. Tisch's role as Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels
Loews Hotels
-About Loews HotelsHotels:Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada:-United States locations:*Loews Annapolis Hotel - Annapolis, Maryland*Loews Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia...
remains unchanged.
Philanthropy and Board Affiliations
Tisch served as the Vice-Chairman of The Welfare to Work Partnership, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Tufts UniversityTufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
. Tisch, who graduated from Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
in 1976, gave an endowed gift of $40 million dollars to fund the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, is a college of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts...
which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2011. Tisch is on the Board of the Tribeca Film Institute
Tribeca Film Institute
-Mission:The Tribeca Film Institute is a year-round non-profit arts organization founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11, 2001...
and is a co-owner of the New York Football Giants. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the New York Giants and is the team's Treasurer. In 2010, Tisch joined Jets owner Woody Johnson as co-chairs of the bid committee established to bring Super Bowl XLVIII to the Metropolitan area. The bid was summarized by the tagline “Make Some History.” In an unprecedented decision by NFL team owners, the New York/New Jersey region was awarded the 2014 Super Bowl. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium, the first open-air stadium in a cold-weather region to host a Super Bowl. Tisch is a co-chair of the Host Committee. In 2011, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch made a $10 million dollar gift to The Metropolitan Museum of Art to support the creation of an exhibition space within the Costume Institute to be named The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Gallery.
External links
- Tufts University Trustee Profile
- Loews Corporation Governance
- Q & A with Jonathan Tisch - forbes.com
- $40 Million Gift - Tufts University
- Mother Jones Donor Profile - Jonathan Tisch
- Beyond the Boardroom - TV Show hosted by Jonathan Tisch
- Face-Lift for Met’s Costume Institute - The New York Times
- Jonathan M. Tisch Official Giants Biography