Richard 'Dick' Parsons

Equity Alliance

Richard 'Dick' Parsons, known by those in corporate circles as a “fixer,” is highly regarded for his integrity and sage advice, making him the first call of individuals seeking personal or professional advice. He now serves as Chairman of Equity Alliance in New York, a fund of funds that focuses on providing capital to diverse general partners and making co-investments alongside these investors. As the former Chairman and CEO of Time Warner from 2002 to 2008, he played a pivotal role in steering the world’s largest media and entertainment company. With an illustrious career, he also served as Chairman of Citigroup and held advisory roles at Providence Equity Partners. Parsons' leadership extends to sports as the former interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. Beyond corporate roles, he is a Co-Founder and Partner at Imagination Capital. Notably, he is a Board Member of the Estée Lauder Companies, Lazard Ltd, and Madison Square Garden Sports. A trailblazer in law and politics, Parsons was the Managing Partner of the law firm Patterson, Belknap, Webb and Tyler and a senior White House aide under President Gerald Ford. Currently, he holds the position of Chairman Emeritus of the Partnership for New York City and Chairman of the Jazz Foundation of America. His diverse board roles include the Commission on Presidential Debates and the Apollo Theater Foundation, showcasing his multifaceted contributions across industries.