Carl C. Icahn has served as Chairman of the Board of Icahn Enterprises GP since 1990. As discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in further detail, on August 8, 2007, we acquired the general partnership interests in the General Partners and New Icahn Management. From August 8, 2007 until December 31, 2007, Mr. Icahn served as Chief Executive Officer of New Icahn Management and, commencing January 1, 2008, Mr. Icahn serves as Chief Executive Officer of Icahn Capital. Mr. Icahn also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the General Partners. Prior to January 1, 2008, the General Partners and New Icahn Management provided investment advisory and certain management services to the Private Funds. Effective January 1, 2008, in addition to providing investment advisory services to the Private Funds, the General Partners provide or cause their affiliates to provide certain administrative and back office services to the Private Funds that had been previously provided by New Icahn Management. The investment strategy of the General Partners is set and led by Mr. Icahn. See Part I, Item 1, "Business - Investment Management," for a further description of our Investment Management Business. Prior to the acquisition of the general partnership interests on August 8, 2007, Mr. Icahn managed these private investment funds through his entities, CCI Onshore Corp. and CCI Offshore Corp. In addition, from September 2004 to February 2005, Mr. Icahn served as the sole member of the predecessors of CCI Onshore Corp. and CCI Offshore Corp. (CCI Onshore LLC and CCI Offshore LLC, respectively).
Mr. Icahn has served as a director of West Point International Inc., or WPI, our Home Fashion segment, since October 2005. Since 1984, Mr. Icahn has also served as Chairman of the Board and a director of Starfire Holding Corporation, a privately held holding company. Mr. Icahn was also Chairman of the Board and president of Icahn & Co., Inc., a registered broker-dealer and a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, from 1968 to 2005. From 1994, Mr. Icahn has served as chairman of the board and as a director of American Railcar Industries, Inc., or ARI, a company primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing covered hopper and tank railcars. On January 12, 2010, we acquired an approximate 54.3% controlling interest in ARI from affiliates of Mr. Icahn that currently constitutes our Railcar segment. From October 1998 through May 2004, Mr. Icahn was the president and a director of Stratosphere Corporation, the owner and operator of the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, which was sold as part of the sale of our membership interest in American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC. From September 2000 to February 2007, Mr. Icahn served as the chairman of the board of GB Holdings, Inc., which owned an interest in Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc., or Atlantic Coast, the owner and operator of The Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City until November 2006. Mr. Icahn has been chairman of the board and a director of XO Holdings, Inc., a telecommunications services provider, since February 2006, and of its predecessor from January 2003 to February 2006. From July 1993 to July 2010, Mr. Icahn served as a director of Cadus Corporation, a company engaged in the ownership and licensing of yeast-based drug discovery technologies.
From May 2005 through January 2010, Mr. Icahn was a director of Blockbuster Inc., a provider of in-home movie rental and game entertainment. From September 2006 through November 21, 2008, Mr. Icahn was a director of ImClone Systems Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, or ImClone, and from October 2006 through November 21, 2008, he was the chairman of the board of ImClone. From August 2007 to September 2009, Mr. Icahn was a director of WCI Communities, Inc., or WCI, a homebuilding company and, from September 2007 through September 3, 2009, was the chairman of the board of WCI. In December 2007, Mr. Icahn became a director of Federal-Mogul, a majority-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises which constitutes our Automotive segment and is a supplier of automotive products, and, since January 2008, has been the chairman of the board of Federal-Mogul. From April 2008 through January 21, 2010 Mr. Icahn was a director of Motricity, Inc., a company that provides mobile content services and solutions. From August 2008 to October 23, 2009, Mr. Icahn was a director of Yahoo! Inc., an Internet service provider.
Since March 2010, Mr. Icahn has served as chairman of the board and a director of Tropicana Entertainment Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises which constitutes our Gaming segment.
Mr. Icahn brings to his role as the Chairman of the Board his significant business experience and leadership role as director in various companies as discussed above, including certain of our subsidiaries. In addition, Mr. Icahn is uniquely qualified based on his historical background for creating value in companies across multiple industries. Mr. Icahn has proven to be a successful investor over the past 40 years.
Vincent J. Intrieri Director
Vincent J. Intrieri has served as a Director of Icahn Enterprises GP since July 2006. As discussed elsewhere in further detail, (see Item 1, "Business - Investment Management"), on August 8, 2007, we acquired the general partnership interests in the General Partners and New Icahn Management. From August 8, 2007 until December 31, 2007, Mr. Intrieri served as a Senior Managing Director of New Icahn Management and, since January 1, 2008, Mr. Intrieri has served as a Senior Managing Director of Icahn Capital. Since November 2004 and continuing after our acquisition of the partnership interests, Mr. Intrieri has been a Senior Managing Director of the General Partners. Since November 2005, Mr. Intrieri has been a director of WPI. Mr. Intrieri also serves on the board of directors of Federal-Mogul, which comprises our automotive segment. Since December 2007, Mr. Intrieri has been chairman of the board and a director of PSC Metals, Inc., our metals subsidiary, and, since December 2006, he has been a director of National Energy Group, Inc., or NEGI. Since January 1, 2005, Mr. Intrieri has been Senior Managing Director of Icahn Associates Corp. and High River Limited Partnership, entities primarily engaged in the business of holding and investing in securities. From April 2005 through September 2008, Mr. Intrieri served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Philip Services Corporation, an industrial services company. Since August 2005, Mr. Intrieri has served as a director of ARI. From March 2005 to December 2005, Mr. Intrieri was a Senior Vice President, the Treasurer and the Secretary of ARI. Since April 2003, Mr. Intrieri has been chairman of the board of directors and a director of Viskase Companies, Inc., or Viskase, a producer of cellulosic and plastic casings used in preparing and packaging processed meat products. On January 12, 2010 we acquired an approximate 71.4% controlling interest in Viskase from affiliates of Mr. Icahn that currently constitutes our Food Packaging segment. From November 2006 to November 2008, Mr. Intrieri served on the board of directors of Lear Corporation, a supplier of automotive interior systems and components. From August 2008 through September 2009, Mr. Intrieri was a director of WCI. Mr. Intrieri also serves on the board of directors of XO Holdings, a telecommunications company. Since January 4, 2011, Mr. Intrieri has been a director of Motorola Solutions, Inc., a provider of communication products and services. With respect to each company mentioned above, Carl C. Icahn, directly or indirectly, either (i) controls such company or (ii) has an interest in such company through the ownership of securities. Mr. Intrieri is a certified public accountant.
Mr. Intrieri brings to his service as a director his significant experience and leadership role as director of various companies as discussed above, including certain of our subsidiaries. In particular, his experience as a director in Icahn Capital, WPI, PSC Metals, Philip Services Corporation, Federal-Mogul, ARI, and Viskase enables him to understand the complex business and financial issues that we may face.
William A. Leidsdorf Director
William A. Leidesdorf has served as a director of Icahn Enterprises GP since March 1991 and is a member of our audit committee. Since December 2003, Mr. Leidesdorf has served as a director and member of the audit committee of American Entertainment Properties Corp., or AEP. From May 2005 until November 15, 2007, Mr. Leidesdorf served as a director and member of the audit committee of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Mr. Leidesdorf was a director of Renco Steel Group, Inc. and was a director, during its bankruptcy, of its subsidiary, WCI Steel, Inc., a steel producer which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2003.
From 1996 through 2002, Mr. Leidesdorf was a director of the Simpson Housing Limited Partnership, a privately held real estate investment trust. Since October 2008, Mr. Leidesdorf has been the owner and managing director of Renaissance Hamptons Mayfair, LLC, a company primarily engaged in acquiring multifamily residential properties. Previously, from June 1997 through October 2008, Mr. Leidesdorf was an owner and a managing director of Renaissance Housing, LLC, a company primarily engaged in the acquisition of multifamily housing, many of which were subject to various federal and state regulatory requirements. From April 1995 through December 1997, Mr. Leidesdorf acted as an independent real estate investment banker. Mr. Leidesdorf is also a principal in Bedrock Investment Management Group, LLC, a company engaged in the acquisition of troubled residential subdivisions.
Mr. Leidesdorf brings to his service as a director his significant business experience and leadership role as director in various companies as discussed above. In addition, as indicated above, Mr. Leidesdorf is the owner and managing director of Renaissance Hamptons Mayfair, LLC, which experience has enabled him to understand the business and financial issues that companies may face. Mr. Leidesdorf has also had experience with large-scale real estate workouts and has been responsible for managing real estate portfolios for a number of institutions, including responsibility for audits and compliance with various federal and state regulatory authorities.
James L. Nelson has served as a director of Icahn Enterprises GP since June 2001 and is a member of our audit committee. Since December 2003, Mr. Nelson has served as a director and member of the audit committee of American Entertainment Properties Corp., or AEP. From May 2005 until November 15, 2007, Mr. Nelson served as a director and member of the audit committee of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. From 1986 until 2009, Mr. Nelson was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaglescliff Corporation, a specialty investment banking, consulting and wealth management company. From March 1998 through 2003, Mr. Nelson was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orbit Aviation, Inc., a company engaged in the acquisition and completion of Boeing Business Jets for private and corporate clients. From August 1995 until July 1999, Mr. Nelson was Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of Orbitex Management, Inc., a financial services company in the mutual fund sector. From August 1995 until March 2001, he was on the Board of Orbitex Financial Services Group.
From April 2003 through April 2010, Mr. Nelson served as a director and Chairman of the audit committee of Viskase Companies, Inc. From January 2008 through June 2008, Mr. Nelson served as a director and member of the audit committee of Shuffle Master, Inc., a gaming manufacturing company. From March 2008 until March 2010, Mr. Nelson was a director and served on the audit committee of Pacific Energy Resources Ltd., an energy producer. Since April 2008, Mr. Nelson has served as a director and currently serves as Chairman of the audit committee of the board of directors of Cequel Communications, an owner and operator of a large cable television system. Since March 2010, Mr. Nelson has served as a director and member of the audit committee of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. Since April 2010, Mr. Nelson has served as a director and member of the audit committee of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software products. Since June 2011, Mr. Nelson has served as a director, member of the compensation committee and strategic alternatives committee of Motricity, Inc.
Mr. Nelson brings to his service as a director his significant experience and leadership roles serving as Chief Executive Officer, Director and Chairman of the audit committee of various companies as discussed above, including certain of our subsidiaries.
Daniel A. Ninivaggi has served as President of Icahn Enterprises, L.P. since April 2010 and as Principal Executive Officer since August 2010. From 2003 until July 2009, Mr. Ninivaggi served in a variety of executive positions at Lear Corporation, a global supplier of automotive seating systems and electrical power management systems, including as General Counsel from 2003 through 2007, as Senior Vice President from 2004 until 2006, and most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer from 2006. Lear Corporation filed for bankruptcy in July 2009. Mr. Ninivaggi also served as Of Counsel to the international law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP from July 2009 to March 2010.
Prior to joining Lear Corporation, from 1998 to 2003, Mr. Ninivaggi was a partner of Winston & Strawn LLP, specializing in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Since December 2009, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director of CIT Group Inc., a bank holding company.
Since March 2010, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director Federal-Mogul Corporation, a supplier of automotive products. Since August 2010, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director of XO Holdings, Inc., a telecommunications company. Since May 2010, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director of Viskase Companies, Inc. Since December 2010, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director of Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc., a provider of mobile communication devices and video and data delivery solutions. Since January 2011, Mr. Ninivaggi has served as a director and the Interim President and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Tropicana Entertainment Inc, a company that is primarily engaged in the business of owning and operating casinos and resorts. . With respect to each company mentioned above, Carl C. Icahn, directly or indirectly, either (i) controls such company or (ii) has an interest in such company through the ownership of securities.
Mr. Ninivaggi received a B.A. in History from Columbia University in 1986, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago in 1988 and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1991.
Jack G. Wasserman Director
Jack G. Wasserman has served as a director of Icahn Enterprises GP since December 1993 and is chairman of our audit committee. Since December 2003, Mr. Wasserman has served as a director and chairman of the audit committee of American Entertainment Properties Corp., or AEP. From May 2005 until November 15, 2007, Mr. Wasserman has served as a director and chairman of the audit committee of Atlantic Coast Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Mr. Wasserman is an attorney and a member of the Bars of New York, Florida and the District of Columbia. From 1966 until 2001, he was a senior partner of Wasserman, Schneider, Babb & Reed, a New York-based law firm, and its predecessors. Since September 2001, Mr. Wasserman has been engaged in the practice of law as a sole practitioner.
Since December 1998, Mr. Wasserman has been a director of NEGI. Mr. Wasserman is also a director of Cadus Corporation, a biotechnology company controlled by Mr. Icahn. Since March 2004, Mr. Wasserman has been a director of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc., formerly Triarc Companies, Inc., an owner and franchisor of the Wendy's and Arby's restaurant systems. Mr. Wasserman serves as chairman of the ERISA committee and as a member of the audit and compensation committees of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. He is a current and past director of numerous not-for-profit organizations.
Mr. Wasserman brings to his service as a director his significant experience and leadership roles as a director of various companies. In addition, Mr. Wasserman practiced law for almost 40 years with the law firm of Wasserman, Schneider, Babb & Reed of which he was a senior partner; the firm concentrated its practice in international trade and related corporate matters, primarily for Fortune 500-type companies operating in a broad range of industries, and he is familiar with financial statements and domestic and trans-border transactions. In 2007, Mr. Wasserman received a professional Certificate in Financial Analysis from New York University.