Carlson Companies, Inc.

701 Carlson Pkwy.
Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Map)
Phone: 763-212-5000
Fax: 763-212-2219
http://www.carlson.com

Overview

Carlson Companies began in 1938 as the Gold Bond Stamp Company, but has evolved into a leisure services juggernaut. The company owns a majority (55%) of travel giant Carlson Wagonlit. Its Carlson Hotels Worldwide owns and operates approximately 1,000 hotels in more than 70 countries under brands such as Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, and Park Plaza. In addition, its Carlson Restaurants Worldwide includes the T.G.I. Friday's and Pick Up Stix chains. Chairman Marilyn Carlson Nelson and director Barbara Carlson Gage, daughters of founder Curtis Carlson, each own half of Carlson Companies.

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Chairman Marilyn Carlson Nelson
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President, CEO, and Director; Chairman, Carlson Wagonlit Travel; President and CEO, Carlson Hotels Worldwide Hubert Joly
EVP, CFO, and Chief Administrative Officer Trudy A. Rautio
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