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Julius Genachowski

Board Of Directors at Sonos, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia

Overview 

Julius Genachowski is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors at Sonos, Inc. and has held leadership roles at top organizations like Mattel, Inc., The Carlyle Group, and the Federal Communications Commission. He has a strong background in strategic partnerships, investments, and business development, and has made notable investments in companies like RapidSOS and PortalOne.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2024 - Current

Mattel is a manufacturer and designer of toys and family products.

  • Senior Advisor

    2024

  • Managing Director & Partner

    2014 - 2024

Carlyle Global Partners (CGP), the firm’s first long-dated private equity fund.

  • Chair of the Board of Directors

    2023

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2013

Sonos is a wireless multi-room music system that enables users to play music anywhere in the house and control it using a smartphone.

Raised $455,150,000.00 from EquityZen, Index Ventures and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2014

MasterCard payment system provider in the world.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2015 - 2020

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumers, businesses, and government users.

  • Visiting Professor & Scholar

    2013 - 2014

  • Chairman

    2009 - 2013

Federal Communications Commission is an independent United States agency that regulates interstate and international communications.

Raised $61,000,000.00 from Universal Service Fund.

  • Special Advisor

    2007 - 2009

General Atlantic is a private equity firm that provides capital and strategic support for growth companies.

  • Chief of Business Operations, General Counsel

    1997 - 2005

IAC is a media and Internet company with more than 150 brands and products serving consumer audiences.

  • Law Clerk for Justice David H. Souter

    1993 - 1994

  • Law Clerk for Justice WIlliam J. Brennan, Jr.

    1992 - 1993

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