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James Shannon
Chairman at
UL SOLUTIONS INC.
Net worth: 710 629 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James M.
Shannon is currently Chairman at UL LLC (Illinois) since 2009, Chairman at UL LLC since 2009, Chairman at UL Solutions, Inc. since 2012, and Trustee at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Shannon was President & Chief Executive Officer at National Fire Protection Association, Inc. from 1991 to 2014, Chairman at National Association of Attorneys General, Director at Osteotech, Inc. from 2007 to 2010, President at International Electrotechnical Commission from 2017 to 2019, Senior Partner at Hale & Dorr LLP from 1985 to 1987, and Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts from 1987 to 1991.
Education includes graduate studies at George Washington University and undergraduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | 7,142 ( 0.01% ) | 710 629 $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Shannon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UL SOLUTIONS INC. | Chairman | 01/01/2012 |
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services | Director/Board Member | - |
UL LLC (Illinois)
 UL LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product safety testing and certification services | Chairman | 01/01/2009 |
UL LLC
 UL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides testing, inspection and certification services | Chairman | 01/01/2009 |
Former positions of James Shannon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
International Electrotechnical Commission
 International Electrotechnical Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology | President | 02/01/2019 |
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that helps in eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical & related hazards | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2014 |
State of Massachusetts
 State of Massachusetts Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1991 |
Hale & Dorr LLP
 Hale & Dorr LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1987 |
National Association of Attorneys General
 National Association of Attorneys General Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association of attorneys generals | Chairman | - |
Training of James Shannon
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Connections
18
1st degree connections
12
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Osteotech, Inc.
 Osteotech, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Processes and develops human bone and bone connective tissue products | Health Technology |
International Electrotechnical Commission
International Electrotechnical Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology | Commercial Services |
George Washington University
 George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services | Commercial Services |
Hale & Dorr LLP
Hale & Dorr LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
The Johns Hopkins University
 The Johns Hopkins University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
State of Massachusetts
State of Massachusetts Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Government |
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that helps in eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical & related hazards | Commercial Services |
National Association of Attorneys General
National Association of Attorneys General Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates association of attorneys generals | Commercial Services |
UL LLC (Illinois)
UL LLC (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product safety testing and certification services | Commercial Services |
UL LLC
UL LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides testing, inspection and certification services | Commercial Services |
UL Solutions, Inc.
 UL Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides testing, inspection and certification, product market acceptance & risk mitigation, software and advisory services | Commercial Services |
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