Thomas W. Jones
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Thomas W. Jones is senior partner of TWJ Capital LLC. Previously he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup
Inc.'s Global Investment Management from 1999 to 2004. He joined Travelers Group as Vice Chairman in 1997 and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Smith Barney Asset Management
until October 1998. Prior to joining Travelers Group, Mr. Jones served as Vice Chairman of TIAA-CREF
, the largest pension system in the United States
, from 1995 to 1997, President and Chief Operating Officer
from 1993 to 1997, and Chief Financial Officer
from 1989 to 1993.
Mr. Jones has been a Director of Altria Group
since 2002, Trustee of The Economic Club of New York
, and Trustee Emeritus of Cornell University
. Past board positions include Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
, Freddie Mac, Travelers Group, Pepsi Bottling Group, Eastern Enterprises, Thomas & Betts Corporation, and Investment Company Institute
.
As a student at Cornell University
Mr. Jones participated in discussions that led to the end of a 36-hour student occupation of Willard Straight Hall on April 19, 1969. The occupation came to a peaceful resolution. The Africana Studies
curriculum was later established at Cornell University. He was also selected for membership in the Quill and Dagger
society.
Citigroup
Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate...
Inc.'s Global Investment Management from 1999 to 2004. He joined Travelers Group as Vice Chairman in 1997 and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Smith Barney Asset Management
Smith Barney
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is a retail brokerage joint venture between Morgan Stanley and Citigroup.On January 13, 2009, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup announced that Citigroup would sell 51% of Smith Barney to Morgan Stanley, creating Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, which was formerly a division of...
until October 1998. Prior to joining Travelers Group, Mr. Jones served as Vice Chairman of TIAA-CREF
TIAA-CREF
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund is a Fortune 100 financial services organization that is the leading retirement provider for people who work in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields...
, the largest pension system in the United States
United States
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, from 1995 to 1997, President and Chief Operating Officer
Chief operating officer
A Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite"...
from 1993 to 1997, and Chief Financial Officer
Chief financial officer
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from 1989 to 1993.
Mr. Jones has been a Director of Altria Group
Altria Group
Altria Group, Inc. is based in Henrico County, Virginia, and is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, Inc., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, Inc., Philip Morris Capital Corporation, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It is one of the world's largest tobacco corporations...
since 2002, Trustee of The Economic Club of New York
The Economic Club of New York
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, and Trustee Emeritus of Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
. Past board positions include Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks of the United States. It is located at 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY. It is responsible for the Second District of the Federal Reserve System, which encompasses New York state, the 12 northern counties of New Jersey,...
, Freddie Mac, Travelers Group, Pepsi Bottling Group, Eastern Enterprises, Thomas & Betts Corporation, and Investment Company Institute
Investment Company Institute
The Investment Company Institute is the national association of U.S. investment companies. ICI encourages adherence to high ethical standards, promotes public understanding of funds and investing, and advances the interests of investment funds and their shareholders, directors, and advisers.As of...
.
As a student at Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
Mr. Jones participated in discussions that led to the end of a 36-hour student occupation of Willard Straight Hall on April 19, 1969. The occupation came to a peaceful resolution. The Africana Studies
African studies
African studies is the study of Africa, especially the cultures and societies of Africa .The field includes the study of:Culture of Africa, History of Africa , Anthropology of Africa , Politics of Africa, Economy of Africa African studies is the study of Africa, especially the cultures and...
curriculum was later established at Cornell University. He was also selected for membership in the Quill and Dagger
Quill and Dagger
Quill and Dagger is a senior honor society at Cornell University. It is often recognized as one of the most prominent collegiate societies of its type, along with Skull and Bones of Yale University...
society.