Sidney Lapidus

Chairman at

American Jewish Historical Society

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Sidney L.
Lapidus currently works at American Jewish Historical Society, as Chairman, American Antiquarian Society, as Director, New-York Historical Society, as Trustee from 2010, NYU Langone Hospitals, as Trustee, and NYU Langone Health, as Trustee.
Mr. Lapidus also formerly worked at The Neiman Marcus Group LLC, as Director, Warburg Pincus LLC, as Managing Director from 1967 to 2010, Knoll, Inc., as Independent Director, Information Holdings, Inc., as Director, Lennar Corp., as Lead Independent Director from 2005 to 2025, and Jewish Communal Fund, as Secretary & Trustee.
Mr. Lapidus received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and graduate degree from Columbia Law School.

Sidney Lapidus active positions

Companies	Position	Start
New-York Historical Society New-York Historical Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Holds a collection of historical artifacts and research materials	Director/Board Member	-
NYU Langone Health NYU Langone Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides medical services	Director/Board Member	-
American Jewish Historical Society American Jewish Historical Society Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The American Jewish Historical Society preserves and promotes the history and culture of American Jews from 1654 to the present. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. It maintains an extensive collection of documents, books, photographs, artworks, artifacts, and multimedia materials, including notable holdings such as the original manuscript of Emma Lazarus’s poem "The New Colossus" and archival records from major Jewish communal organizations. The society provides access to its collections through reading rooms and research catalogs, supports genealogical research, and hosts the ADL archives project. It fosters academic scholarship through fellowships, awards, and the publication of the quarterly journal "American Jewish History," and organizes conferences, symposia, exhibitions, and public programs. The society engages educators, students, scholars, and the public through educational programs, digital content, curricula, podcasts, online learning, and teacher training. Its museum collection features artifacts representing American Jewish life and culture, with exhibits displayed at various venues.	Chairman	-
American Antiquarian Society American Antiquarian Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national research library and community	Director/Board Member	-
NYU Langone Hospitals NYU Langone Hospitals Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Sidney Lapidus

Companies	Position	End
LENNAR CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	09/04/2025
Warburg Pincus LLC Warburg Pincus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Warburg Pincus invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions.	Private Equity Investor	30/04/2010
Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Communal Fund Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides public charity services	Director/Board Member	-
KNOLL, INC.	Director/Board Member	-
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The Neiman Marcus Group LLC
Warburg Pincus LLC Warburg Pincus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Warburg Pincus invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout transactions.	Finance
Knoll, Inc. Knoll, Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial and residential furniture & retails through online	Producer Manufacturing
Lennar Corp. Lennar Corp. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in construction and sale of home & multifamily buildings and provides mortgage financing services	Consumer Durables
Information Holdings, Inc. Information Holdings, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides intellectual property and regulatory information for the scientific, legal and corporate markets	Consumer Services
Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Communal Fund Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides public charity services	Health Services
Princeton University Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
New-York Historical Society New-York Historical Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Holds a collection of historical artifacts and research materials	Consumer Services
Columbia Law School Columbia Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
NYU Langone Hospitals NYU Langone Hospitals Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals	Health Services
NYU Langone Health NYU Langone Health Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides medical services	Health Services
American Jewish Historical Society American Jewish Historical Society Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The American Jewish Historical Society preserves and promotes the history and culture of American Jews from 1654 to the present. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. It maintains an extensive collection of documents, books, photographs, artworks, artifacts, and multimedia materials, including notable holdings such as the original manuscript of Emma Lazarus’s poem "The New Colossus" and archival records from major Jewish communal organizations. The society provides access to its collections through reading rooms and research catalogs, supports genealogical research, and hosts the ADL archives project. It fosters academic scholarship through fellowships, awards, and the publication of the quarterly journal "American Jewish History," and organizes conferences, symposia, exhibitions, and public programs. The society engages educators, students, scholars, and the public through educational programs, digital content, curricula, podcasts, online learning, and teacher training. Its museum collection features artifacts representing American Jewish life and culture, with exhibits displayed at various venues.	Consumer Services
American Antiquarian Society American Antiquarian Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national research library and community	Commercial Services