Lenard B. Tessler

Lenard B. Tessler was the founder of Walker Energy Partners, founded in 1982, where the title held was Director & Executive Vice President from 1982 to 1987.
Mr. Tessler was the founder of TGV Partners LLC, founded in 1990, where the title held was Managing Partner from 1990 to 2001.
The current job is Trustee at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, starting in 2013 and ongoing.
Former jobs include Chairman at Ally Financial, Inc.; Chairman at Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. from 1992 to 1996; Vice Chairman & Senior Managing Director at Cerberus Capital Management LP; Independent Director at Avon Products, Inc. from 2018 to 2020; Director at SUPERVALU, Inc. from 2013 to 2014; Director at EXCO Resources, Inc.; Director at Anchor Glass Container Corp.; Director at Scottish Re Group Ltd. from 2007 to 2008; Director at BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. from 2004 to 2007; Director at NewPage Group, Inc.; Director at NewPage Corp.; Director at Vanguard Car Rental USA LLC; Lead Director at Albertsons Cos., Inc. from 2006 to 2020; Director at Keane Group, Inc.; Director at NewPage Holding Corp.; and Founding Partner at Levine, Tessler, Leichtman & Co. from 1987 to 1990.
Education includes an MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University conferred in 1975 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami conferred in 1973.