Founded in 1938 by Curtis L. Carlson as the Gold Bond Stamp Company, Carlson grew into a global leader in the hospitality and travel industries, famously owning brands like Radisson Hotels, TGI Fridays, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. After decades of operating these businesses, the company has since transitioned its strategy, divesting its major hospitality and travel assets to become a multi-billion dollar investment firm. Today, Carlson is a private, family-owned company focused on managing a diverse portfolio of investments and providing corporate oversight to its businesses, with a mission to create long-term value for the Carlson family of shareholders.

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United States