Russ I. Pillar
Directeur Financier/CFO chez BLUE WHALE ACQUISITION CORP I
Profil
Russ I.
Pillar is the founder of Reigning Champs LLC, which was founded in 2012.
He held the title of Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Currently, Mr. Pillar is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
since 2006, the Chief Executive Officer of Reimagined Parking, Inc. since 2023, a Member of Aspen Global Leadership Network, and the Chief Financial Officer of Blue Whale Acquisition Corp.
I since 2021.
In his former positions, Mr. Pillar served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Precision Systems, Inc., the Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2000, the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. from 1998 to 2000, the President & Chief Executive Officer of CBS Internet Group, the Vice Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Internet, the Vice Chairman of Prodigy Communications Corp., the Vice Chairman-Operations of AVP, Inc., the Chairman of Sx Global Pty Ltd., and a Director of Summa Four, Inc., CBSSports.com, uBid, Inc., MarketWatch.com, Inc., Playboy Enterprises, Inc. from 2003 to 2010, US Search, Inc., Switchboard, Inc., NovelStem International Corp., Ooyala, Inc., and Telescan, Inc. He also served as a Managing Director of Catalytic Capital LLC, the President & Director of Los Angeles Marathon, and an Advisory Board Member of Halyard Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Pillar was the President-CBS Internet Group at Viacom, Inc. from 2000 to 2006 and the President of Viacom Digital Media Group.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Brown University.
Postes actifs de Russ I. Pillar
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE WHALE ACQUISITION CORP I | Directeur Financier/CFO | 01/01/2021 |
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
 Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Operates as a blank check company. It acquires operating businesses engaged in media, digital media, or technology through a merger, capital stock exchange and asset acquisitions. The company was founded by Russell I. Pillar and Matthew G. Pillar in February, 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Directeur Général | 01/02/2006 |
| Aspen Global Leadership Network | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Anciens postes connus de Russ I. Pillar
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Sx Global Pty Ltd.
 Sx Global Pty Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Sx Global Pty Ltd. is a company based in Surfers Paradise, Australia. | Président | 17/05/2024 |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
 Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Playboy Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media and lifestyle company. The firm publishes Playboy magazine for men that focus primarily on photography, entertainment, humor, and cartoons as well as articles on current issues and trends. The company was founded by Hugh Marston Hefner in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 16/07/2010 |
| AVP, INC. | Directeur des opérations | 22/02/2008 |
| VIACOM INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/02/2006 |
Prodigy Services, Inc.
 Prodigy Services, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Prodigy Services, Inc. is an American online services company. | President | 29/02/2000 |
Formation de Russ I. Pillar
| Brown University | Undergraduate Degree |
Expériences
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Relations au 1er degré
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 2 |
|---|---|
| NOVELSTEM INTERNATIONAL CORP. | Health Technology |
| AVP, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Entreprise privées | 25 |
|---|---|
Summa Four, Inc.
 Summa Four, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Cisco Systems, Inc., Summa Four, Inc. provides open, programmable switching systems and advanced signaling solutions. The company is based in Manchester, NH. Summa Four was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. on November 05, 1998 for $102.49 million. | Communications |
Precision Systems, Inc.
 Precision Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of The Anschutz Corp., Precision Systems, Inc. is a telecommunications company that provides solutions to service providers and corporations. The company is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Precision Systems was acquired by Anschutz Digital Media, Inc. on July 12, 1999 for $17.89 million. | Electronic Technology |
CBSSports.com
 CBSSports.com Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CBSSports.com engages in the operation of websites and provision of online information services. It offers premium online and mobile content to the connected sports fan, including live and on-demand video, in-depth analysis, breaking news, and scores and statistics across high school, college, and pro sports. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Technology Services |
uBid, Inc.
 uBid, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade uBid, Inc. operates online auction sites in the US. The company runs an online auction in which buyers bid for refurbished and closeout merchandise mostly computers and consumer electronics goods. Its merchandise comes directly from manufacturers like Hewlett-Packard, Compaq, IBM and Sony. The firm also offers house wares, jewelry, sporting goods, clothing, art and travel products. uBid was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Retail Trade |
Prodigy Communications Corp.
 Prodigy Communications Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of AT&T, Inc., Prodigy Communications Corp. makes math learning fun and effective with their Prodigy Math Game. The company is based in Austin, TX. Prodigy Math Game offers free in-game educational content to its users. The company was founded in 1984. Prodigy Communications was acquired by SBC Communications, Inc. on November 02, 2001 for $269.80 million. | Communications |
MarketWatch, Inc.
 MarketWatch, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services MarketWatch, Inc. provides business news, personal finance information, real-time commentary and investment tools and data. The firm offers subscription products including The Hulbert Financial Digest, Retirement Weekly, The Technical Indicator and Reality Check. The company was founded by Lawrence s. Kramer and Thom Calandra in October 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Playboy Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media and lifestyle company. The firm publishes Playboy magazine for men that focus primarily on photography, entertainment, humor, and cartoons as well as articles on current issues and trends. The company was founded by Hugh Marston Hefner in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
US Search, Inc.
 US Search, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services US Search, Inc. provides online people search and background check services. Its technology has helped millions of customers locate hard-to-find friends, relatives and others. The firm beyond providing current addresses and phone numbers, helps customers gain peace of mind regarding other individuals through background checks, criminal records and more. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Technology Services |
Switchboard, Inc.
 Switchboard, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Switchboard, Inc. provides on-line advertising solutions. The firm also offers Internet-based yellow pages, interconnecting consumers, merchants, and national advertisers. The company was founded in February 1996 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA. | Commercial Services |
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp.
Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Catalytic Capital Investment Corp. Operates as a blank check company. It acquires operating businesses engaged in media, digital media, or technology through a merger, capital stock exchange and asset acquisitions. The company was founded by Russell I. Pillar and Matthew G. Pillar in February, 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
Ooyala, Inc.
 Ooyala, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ooyala, Inc. engages in the provision of content production and digital distribution solutions. It offers Ooyala Flex Media Platform, which provides central workflows, shared metadata infrastructure, and application programming interfaces (APIs) to connect and orchestrate the media supply chain and allows broadcasters, operators, and media companies to manage, deliver, measure, and monetize content. The company was founded by Lepe Belsasar, Sean Knapp, and Bismarck Lepe in 2007 and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. | Commercial Services |
Reigning Champs LLC
 Reigning Champs LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Reigning Champs LLC develops data-driven software solutions. It helps coaches and colleges optimize and manage student-athlete enrollment and retention. The company was founded by Luke Zaientz and Russell I. Pillar in June 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
| Telescan, Inc. | Technology Services |
Prodigy Services, Inc.
Prodigy Services, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Prodigy Services, Inc. is an American online services company. | Technology Services |
Halyard Capital Management LLC
 Halyard Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Halyard Capital Management LLC (Halyard Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. | Finance |
Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc.
 Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Virgin Entertainment Group, Inc. operates music, book, and entertainment retail stores. The company was founded in January 1, 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
Viacom, Inc.
 Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Catalytic Capital LLC
 Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalytic Capital LLC provides venture capital investment management services. The private company is based in Santa Monica, CA. The company was founded by Jonathan P. May. | Finance |
| CBS Internet Group | |
| Prodigy Internet | |
| Viacom Digital Media Group | |
| Aspen Global Leadership Network | |
Blue Whale Acquisition Corp. I
 Blue Whale Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Blue Whale Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 10, 2021 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. | Finance |
| Los Angeles Marathon | |
Sx Global Pty Ltd.
Sx Global Pty Ltd. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Sx Global Pty Ltd. is a company based in Surfers Paradise, Australia. | Consumer Services |
