Harry M. Rubin

Harry Meyer Rubin (born December 21, 1952) is a video game, entertainment, and energy industry executive. He is a founding partner of the firm commonly known as Samuel Adams beer.[1][2][3]

Harry M. Rubin
Born (1952-12-21) December 21, 1952
Kings Point, NY, U.S.
Alma materStanford University (B.A.)
Harvard University (M.B.A)
OccupationChairman, Henmead Enterprises, Inc.
Director of Synthesis Energy Systems Inc.
Spouse(s)C. M. Rubin

Personal history

Rubin was born in Kings Point, NY. He graduated from Stanford University in 1974 with a double degree in Psychology and French Studies. He received his M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1976.

He currently serves as President of the Board and Head Officer at 784 Park Avenue Realty, Inc., his Park Avenue co-operative residence located on 74th Street between Madison and Park Avenues where he owns a duplex apartment.[4][5] He is also the Chairman of Henmead Enterprises, Inc. and a director of Synthesis Energy Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMX)[6][7]

In 1991, Rubin and his wife, a former marketing director at Columbia Pictures, co-created the board game, "Let's Buy Hollywood".[8] Published by Rubin's firm, Henmead Enterprises, the game is similar in structure to Monopoly, players had to build a vertically integrated entertainment empire, incorporating all aspects of the industry, from talent acquisition, to film production and ultimately, distribution.

Beer

In 1984, Rubin became a founding partner of Boston Beer Company, known by its brand name of Samuel Adams,[1][2][3] along with Lorenzo Lamadrid and Jim Koch.

Computer software and media industries

Rubin began his career in the media industry with RCA, which owned television network, NBC. At RCA, Rubin served as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Video Coordination.[9][10] In 1996, he became Head of Business Affairs, Cable TV, and Home Video for General Electric following GE's acquisition of NBC.

In 1994, Rubin became Chief Financial Officer of GT Interactive and later Executive Vice President and General Manager of International Division and Business Affairs for the company.[11] In 1998, he became President of GT Interactive's International Division.

In 1993, GT Interactive published Doom, the bestselling video game of the 1990s. The firm's revenue increased 880% and reached $101 million in its second year of existence, with profits reaching $18 million.[12] GT Interactive's partnership with id Software produced Doom II: Hell on Earth, which was released in October and sold over 2 million copies. In December of 1995, GT Interactive Software debuted on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the stock symbol GTIS.[13] Raising $140 million with its initial public offering, it was one of the biggest IPOs of the year, second only to Netscape's.[14] In 1995, GT Interactive offered 10 million shares to the public at $14 each.[14] In 1999, the firm replaced its CEO, Ron Chaimowitz, as a result of financial setbacks, and was purchased by Infogrames.[12] In February, in light of the bad results, CEO Ron Chaimowitz was replaced.[15][16] During his time at Infogrames, Rubin was appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Clean coal

In 2006, Rubin was named director of Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. ("SES") (NASDAQ: SYMX)[17] Currently, he is chairman of SES's Nominating and Governance Committee, as well as, a member of the Audit and Compensation committees. Lorenzo Lamadrid serves as chairman of the company. SES is a microcap alternative energy company that provides technology, equipment and engineering services for the conversion of low rank, low cost coal and biomass feedstocks into energy and chemical products through their proprietary U-GAS fluidized bed gasification technology.[18] On January 5, SES announced that it had regained compliance with NASDAQ's $1.00 minimum bid rules.[19] These rules establish minimum standards for securities to trade on the NASDAQ.

References
  1. "Harry Rubin". Forbes.
  2. cbs,cin Top 5 Things You Didn't Know About the History of Boston's Craft Beer Revolution
  3. http://mentalitch.com/the-history-of-samuel-adams-beer/
  4. StreetEasy.com:784 Park Avenue New York
  5. RealDirect.com:784 Park Avenue 10021
  6. "Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. Appoints Harry M. Rubin to Board of Directors; Leading Technology Executive Adds International Business Building Expertise to Board".
  7. "People: SYNTHESIS ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. (SYMX.O)". Reuters.
  8. NY Times: Game Imitates Art with Greed, Malice and Spite
  9. Billboard Magazine: Experts View a Muddled Global Picture
  10. NY Times: GE to Sell its Holding in RCA/Ariola Records
  11. GT Interactive Form S-1 General form for registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933
  12. SEC Info - Atari Inc - 10-K - For 3/31/99, On 6/29/99 - Table in Document 1 of 9 - 10-K - GT Interactive Software Corp.
  13. SEC Info - Atari Inc - 10-Q - For 6/30/97
  14. Rothman v. Gregor GT LLP
  15. "Gt Interactive Hires Disney Honcho, Raises Cash". Archived from the original on 2002-12-20. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  16. "GT Interactive to Adopt Infogrames Brand Across the Company and Its Products" (Press release). Los Angeles: Infogrames. May 10, 2000. Archived from the original on 2000-08-15. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
  17. Synthesis Energy Systems: Lorenzo Lamadrid
  18. www.ses.com
  19. Synthesis Energy Systems Regains NASDAQ Compliance
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