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Carlson Companies began in 1938 as the Gold Bond Stamp Company, but has evolved into a leisure services juggernaut. The company owns 55% of travel giant Carlson Wagonlit. Its Carlson Hotels Worldwide owns and operates more than 1,000 hotels in some 70 countries under brands such as Radisson, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, and Park Plaza. In addition, its Carlson Restaurants Worldwide includes the T.G.I. Friday's and Pick Up Stix chains. Chairman Marilyn Carlson Nelson and director Barbara Carlson Gage, daughters of founder Curtis Carlson, each own half of the company.
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701 Carlson Pkwy.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
| | Phone: | 763-212-4000 | | Fax: | 763-212-2219 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | December | | Revenue (2008): | 38075.40 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | (-4.30%) | | Employees (2008): | 160,000 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | 0.00% |
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Key People
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Chairman:
Marilyn Carlson Nelson
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President, CEO, and Director; President and CEO, Carlson Hot:
Hubert Joly
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EVP and CFO:
Trudy Rautio
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