About
Kneeland Youngblood is a co-founder of Pharos Capital Group. Today, he leads the firm as its Chairman and CEO, responsible for overall firm strategy and working across Pharos Capital's portfolio companies.
He serves on the investment committees of Pharos’ funds and currently sits on the board of Reel FX.
Mr. Youngblood has held numerous public and private leadership roles, including:
- Appointment by President Bill Clinton (Senate-confirmed) to the U.S. Enrichment Corporation
- Appointment to the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board by President Joe Biden
- Service on major public boards including Starwood Hotels, Burger King, and The Gap
He currently serves on boards including:
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
- The Milken Institute
- The Black Economic Alliance
- Light & Wonder, Inc. (Nasdaq & ASX listed)
Mr. Youngblood is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
He earned:
- A.B. in Political Science, Princeton University
- M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
He is based in Dallas.
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Kneeland Youngblood
