King W. Harris

Chairman at

Harris Holdings, Inc.

81 year

65 connections

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King W.
Harris is currently the Chairman of Metropolitan Planning Council, Chairman of Harris Holdings, Inc., Vice Chairman of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Director of World Sport Chicago, Trustee of The University of Chicago, and Member of Illinois Housing Development Authority.
In the past, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Pittway Corp., Chairman of AptarGroup, Inc., and Director of Alberto-Culver LLC.
He also served as Director of Metropolis Strategies and Trustee of The Chicago Community Trust.

King W. Harris active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Harris Holdings, Inc. Harris Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Chairman	01/01/2000
Metropolitan Planning Council Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts.	Chairman	-
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
The Museum of Contemporary Art The Museum of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums	Director/Board Member	-
Illinois Housing Development Authority (Illinois) Illinois Housing Development Authority (Illinois) General GovernmentGovernment Provides financial assistance for the people to afford houses	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
World Sport Chicago World Sport Chicago World Sport Chicago provides articles and guides on athlete health and recovery, basketball court measurements for fitness training, and the benefits of sports mentoring programs that support youth development and interpersonal skills. World Sport Chicago also offers educational content like a spectator’s guide to wrestling, explaining the sport’s history, styles, rules, and scoring. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company highlights local sports initiatives such as CPS SCORE!, a collaboration between public schools and the park district offering inclusive sports opportunities for 5th to 8th graders, focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and community involvement. The site promotes fitness events such as "Spin to Break the Cycle," featuring certified instructors leading spin classes.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of King W. Harris

Companies	Position	End
APTARGROUP, INC.	Chairman	02/05/2018
Alberto-Culver LLC Alberto-Culver LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets personal care and household products	Director/Board Member	01/01/2011
Alberto-Culver LLC /Old/ Alberto-Culver LLC /Old/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops, makes, and distributes branded consumer products including health and beauty care products	Director/Board Member	28/03/2007
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Private companies	12
Alberto-Culver LLC /Old/ Alberto-Culver LLC /Old/ Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops, makes, and distributes branded consumer products including health and beauty care products	Consumer Non-Durables
AptarGroup, Inc. AptarGroup, Inc. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Develops, manufactures and sales of consumer dispensing systems	Process Industries
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Chicago Community Trust The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services	Commercial Services
Illinois Housing Development Authority (Illinois) Illinois Housing Development Authority (Illinois) General GovernmentGovernment Provides financial assistance for the people to afford houses	Government
Alberto-Culver LLC Alberto-Culver LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets personal care and household products	Consumer Non-Durables
Metropolitan Planning Council Metropolitan Planning Council The Metropolitan Planning Council is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering equitable, sustainable, and prosperous communities throughout the metropolitan region. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Since 1934, it has collaborated with governments, businesses, community leaders, and advocacy groups to address regional challenges in housing, transportation, environment, and public systems through research, policy development, and inclusive planning. The organization emphasizes racial and economic equity, environmental sustainability, and community livability, focusing on transit-oriented development, comprehensive transportation reform, affordable and equitable housing solutions, and green infrastructure and water management initiatives. It provides data-driven analysis, policy recommendations, and educational resources to influence public policy and government programs at local, regional, and state levels, and actively engages stakeholders through events, webinars, and collaborative planning efforts.
Harris Holdings, Inc. Harris Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services	Finance
The Museum of Contemporary Art The Museum of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums	Consumer Services
Pittway Corp. /Old/ Pittway Corp. /Old/ Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security systems services	Commercial Services
World Sport Chicago World Sport Chicago World Sport Chicago provides articles and guides on athlete health and recovery, basketball court measurements for fitness training, and the benefits of sports mentoring programs that support youth development and interpersonal skills. World Sport Chicago also offers educational content like a spectator’s guide to wrestling, explaining the sport’s history, styles, rules, and scoring. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company highlights local sports initiatives such as CPS SCORE!, a collaboration between public schools and the park district offering inclusive sports opportunities for 5th to 8th graders, focusing on skill development, sportsmanship, and community involvement. The site promotes fitness events such as "Spin to Break the Cycle," featuring certified instructors leading spin classes.
Metropolis Strategies