Stephen Beard

Chief Executive Officer at COVISTA INC.

Net worth: 50 M $ as of 31/05/2026

55 year

61 connections

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Stephen Wayne Beard is Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Covista, Inc. since 2024, Independent Director at Planet Fitness, Inc. starting in 2026, and Director at A Better Chicago.
Former roles include Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Secretary & Director at Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd., Director at Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Consulting Ltd., Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer & EVP at Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. from 2013 to 2018, and Member of the Corporate & Securities Group at Schiff Hardin LLP.
Education includes graduate degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1998 and undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
COVISTA INC. 1.25%	11/06/2026	424,033 ( 1.25% )	50 M $	31/05/2026
PLANET FITNESS, INC. CLASS A 0%	05/05/2026	507 ( 0% )	27 130 $	31/05/2026

Stephen Beard active positions

Companies	Position	Start
COVISTA INC.	Chief Executive Officer	08/09/2021
PLANET FITNESS, INC.	Director/Board Member	09/02/2026
A Better Chicago A Better Chicago A Better Chicago is a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for low-income Black and Latinx youth by investing over $50 million annually in innovative, youth-serving nonprofits. The private company is based in Chicago. The organization supports partners at various development stages through funds such as the Catalyst, Venture, Growth, and Alumni Funds, providing education, mentorship, career pathways, social-emotional development, trauma-informed mental health services, and essential needs support. Serving over 135,000 youth, their partners offer programs including academic coaching, restorative justice, college preparation, literacy improvement, and therapeutic services aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization emphasizes strategic partnerships, rigorous due diligence, data-informed decision-making, and community engagement. The American company also provides research and tools, such as the Youth Opportunity Dashboard™ and "State of Our Youth" reports, to track outcomes and inform strategies citywide. Community engagement is fostered through the Impact Council and public involvement opportunities like donations and events. The company was founded by William Krehbiel.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Stephen Beard

Companies	Position	End
HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Chief Administrative Officer	31/01/2018
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to children	Director/Board Member	-
Schiff Hardin LLP Schiff Hardin LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Consulting Ltd. Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Consulting Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management, scientific, and technical consulting services	Director/Board Member	31/01/2018
Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd. Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides management, scientific and technical consulting services	Director/Board Member	-

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Covista, Inc. Covista, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides educational services	Consumer Services
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides executive search and leadership advisory services	Commercial Services
Schiff Hardin LLP Schiff Hardin LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to children	Health Services
Planet Fitness, Inc. Planet Fitness, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates fitness centers & sells related equipment	Consumer Services
Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd. Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides management, scientific and technical consulting services	Commercial Services
Indiana University Maurer School of Law Indiana University Maurer School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Consulting Ltd. Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Consulting Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management, scientific, and technical consulting services	Commercial Services
University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
A Better Chicago A Better Chicago A Better Chicago is a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for low-income Black and Latinx youth by investing over $50 million annually in innovative, youth-serving nonprofits. The private company is based in Chicago. The organization supports partners at various development stages through funds such as the Catalyst, Venture, Growth, and Alumni Funds, providing education, mentorship, career pathways, social-emotional development, trauma-informed mental health services, and essential needs support. Serving over 135,000 youth, their partners offer programs including academic coaching, restorative justice, college preparation, literacy improvement, and therapeutic services aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty. The organization emphasizes strategic partnerships, rigorous due diligence, data-informed decision-making, and community engagement. The American company also provides research and tools, such as the Youth Opportunity Dashboard™ and "State of Our Youth" reports, to track outcomes and inform strategies citywide. Community engagement is fostered through the Impact Council and public involvement opportunities like donations and events. The company was founded by William Krehbiel.