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Richard D. Parsons

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Smart Money Rating: 83 out of 100

Co-founder and Former Partner, Imagination Capital

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Imagination Capital
Title
Co-founder and Former Partner
Role
General partner
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Richard was formerly a senior advisor to Providence Equity Partners, a leading private equity investment firm specializing in media, communications and information companies. He was also the former Chairman of the Board of Citigroup, Inc. Prior to serving in those roles, he was the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Time Warner Inc., the world’s largest media and entertainment company, from 2002 to 2008.

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Background

Education
Mr. Parsons received his undergraduate education at the University of Hawaii and his legal training at Albany Law School.Source (opens in a new tab)

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