AIAC AT THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
For Immediate Release
December 2, 2024 - New York, NY AIAC Chairman L. M. Levie joined with friends and colleagues at the Council on Foreign Relations Annual Holiday Celebration at its headquarters at the Harold Pratt House in New York on December 2. Mr. Levie congratulated Dr. Michael Froman for his recent appointment to the position of President of the CFR and also greeted:
Dr. Jonathan Panter, Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow of the CFR
Kristin Edgreen Kaufman, former deputy commissioner of public private partnerships and economic development, Mayor's Office of International Affairs
Michael A. Kaufman, Founder, MAK Capital
Rita Hauser, Esq., former Senior Partner, Strook, Strook & Lavin, US Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Commission
Pamela Passman, Esq., Member, CFR Nominating and Governance Committee
Lisa Strauch Eggers, Esq., Partner, 3D Law, Former Foreign Service Officer, US Embassy, Paris
Daniel Levien, Esq., Counsel, Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP
Leon Levy, Senior Advisor, AIAC, Former Senior Advisor to the President and Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs, former Senior Advisor to the President of Greece and the Ambassador of Greece to the UN.
The CFR party offered guests hors d’hoeuvres, wine, and cider in the Effron Hall, the Hauser, Greenberg, and Altschul Reception and Dining Rooms, the Rubin Library, and the Rockefeller Ballroom of the Harold Pratt House, located at 58 East 68th Street in Manhattan. A classical string duet entertained guests during the holiday party.
AIAC Chairman Levie, a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Legacy Society, commented “I was delighted to celebrate the holiday season with my friends at the Council on Foreign Relations. In these times of turmoil, the CFR’s bi-partisan perspective and penetrating research reports on complex geopolitical events is critically important. The velocity of global change demands sober, serious, and swift scrutiny, which they regularly provide.”
Mr. Levie continued, Richard Haas’ leadership of CFR has been admirable, and I wish Michael Froman well in his new position.” Mr. Levie continued, “Michael’s background is remarkable, having served as US Trade Negotiator and Assistant to the President, with positions on the White House National Security Council, the National Economic Council, and as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.”
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About The Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a prominent, nonpartisan think tank and membership organization dedicated to understanding global affairs and shaping foreign policy discussions. Founded in 1921 and based in New York City, CFR seeks to provide insights and resources for policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and the public.
CFR's activities include publishing the bi-monthly journal Foreign Affairs, hosting conferences and forums with global leaders and experts, and conducting independent research on international issues such as diplomacy, security, economics, and human rights. The organization operates a think tank division known as the David Rockefeller Studies Program, where scholars produce influential analyses and policy recommendations.
Membership in CFR is highly selective and includes a diverse group of leaders from government, academia, business, media, and other fields. Through its outreach initiatives, CFR aims to foster informed debate and engagement on global issues, making it a key institution in the realm of U.S. and international foreign policy.
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About the Harold Pratt House
The Harold Pratt House, located at 58 East 68th Street in New York City, is a refined example of neo-Georgian architecture designed by the prominent architectural firm Delano & Aldrich. Built in 1919 as a private residence for Harold Irving Pratt, a Standard Oil executive and philanthropist, the house embodies the firm’s characteristic blend of classical design elements and meticulous craftsmanship. The red brick facade, accented with limestone trim and tall sash windows, reflects the balanced proportions and understated elegance typical of Delano & Aldrich’s work. A central doorway, framed by an ornate fanlight and columns, serves as a focal point, providing a stately yet welcoming presence.
Inside, the house showcases Delano & Aldrich’s attention to detail, with grand spaces designed to convey both formality and warmth. Visitors are greeted by a sweeping staircase and rooms featuring high ceilings, wood-paneled walls, intricate crown moldings, and decorative fireplaces. The materials and craftsmanship create an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. The library, a standout feature, is lined with shelves of books and offers a tranquil, traditional study environment. Other spaces range from intimate meeting rooms to larger halls, all retaining the architectural integrity of the original design.
As the headquarters of the Council on Foreign Relations since 1945, the Harold Pratt House has been thoughtfully updated to meet modern needs while preserving its historical and aesthetic significance. Its combination of elegant architecture and functional spaces makes it a fitting venue for an organization dedicated to fostering informed dialogue on international issues. The work of Delano & Aldrich is evident throughout, ensuring the building remains both a historical landmark and a practical space for contemporary use.
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About American Industrial Acquisition Corporation
American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC) is a diversified industrial group with manufacturing and distribution sites in 24 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. AIAC has acquired and grown non-core subsidiaries and divisions of Boeing, Siemens, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Johnson Controls, Merck, Pfizer, Astellas, Visteon, Carlyle, Ahlstrom, Tolko, Groupe Suez, Groupe Rexel, and many other leading multinational corporations.
AIAC companies serve companies and governmental entities worldwide in all major sectors, including aviation, space, defense, automotive, truck, rail, marine, petrochemical, solar, nuclear, food, confectionary, beverage, civil engineering and infrastructure, commercial construction, mining, dredging, disaster relief, education, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. AIAC companies manufacture materials, components, assemblies, packaging, equipment, and finished products. In addition, AIAC companies are exclusive, authorized distributors of leading branded industrial and consumer products throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. AIAC is a leading manufacturer of building, street, and highway signage in Europe, signage and illumination structures in North America, and a distributor of electrical products throughout France.
Of note, AIAC purchased Boeing Canada in 2005 and has produced over 10,000 unique components for every Boeing jet plane ever since, reliably serving Boeing from manufacturing facilities in North America. A leader in ultra-high precision jet engine component manufacturing, AIAC companies produce 2,200 fan blades and blisks for each jet engine produced by GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, and Honeywell. AIAC companies produce the critical automotive wire and cable for Tesla, GM, Ford, Chrysler- Fiat, Toyota, and Nissan. In connection with its kraft paper manufacturing interests in Canada and the US, AIAC controls and sustainably manages 22 million acres of Manitoba, Canada forestland, an area equivalent in size to the nation of Hungary.
AIAC companies actively support exploration into outer space, manufacturing critical components for launching and propelling spacecraft and satellites. AIAC customers in this sector include NASA, the European Space Agency, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing. AIAC companies also lead in the design and manufacture of undersea umbilical cables for worldwide oceanographic research.
Another AIAC affiliate, located in Germany, designs, manufactures and distributes high performance emergency portable power generators required during natural disasters, including extreme climate events worldwide. Clients include government agencies and the International Red Cross.
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About AIAC Philanthropy
AIAC and the AIAC Foundation support a wide range of nonprofit, nonsectarian, bipartisan organizations which promote international conflict resolution, disaster relief, economic development, environmental sustainability, and exploration. The exploration-focused nonprofit organizations which they actively support include the Explorers Club, the National Geographic Society, the Royal Geographical Society, the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Space Society, and the United States Space Foundation.
In recent months, AIAC Companies have proudly served as a corporate sponsor of Hubert Sagniere’s historic circumnavigation of the earth in a single-engine plane (www.flightaroundtheglobe.com).
AIAC’s other beneficiaries include the Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation Inc., the Asia Society, the Atlantic Council, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Gates Philanthropy Partners, the Bretton Woods Committee, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Carter Center, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of New York, the Foreign Policy Association, the Institut Française des Relations Internationales, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Crisis Group, the International Rescue Committee, the Japan Society, the JFK School of Government of Harvard University, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), the Sierra Club, and the Trilateral Commission.
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