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A COMPANY OF BUILDERS

McCourt Global (MG) is a private family company focused on building for tomorrow
through its work across real estate, sports & media, technology, capital
investment, and social impact. Led by founder and Executive Chairman Frank
McCourt, a civic entrepreneur and fifth-generation builder, and an international
leadership team, MG extends the McCourt family’s 130-year legacy of developing
infrastructure and merging community and social impact with financial results —
an approach that began when the original McCourt company was launched in Boston
in 1893. 

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SOCIAL IMPACT IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO

Across the McCourt enterprise, we are committed to extending the McCourt
family’s legacy of contribution by creating societal and community value through
all our businesses. From building real estate to developing technology, from
sports to capital investment, we aim to positively impact the communities we
serve and advance the common good.

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> Take my word as a builder: building is joyful. There is no joy in tearing
> things down. There’s no joy in hatred, anger, or resentment. But there is
> great joy, no matter how hard the work, in building, creating, and
> improving—with purpose and compassion… and with love.
> 
> Frank McCourt, Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, speaking at Georgetown
> University’s McCourt School of Public Policy commencement ceremony in May 2023

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THE MCCOURT FAMILY’S 130-YEAR LEGACY OF BUILDING

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2023

In 2023, MG helps establish the Project Liberty Action Network to support
policies and public officials that prioritize healthier technology.

2023

Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive
officer of MG.

With Frank McCourt now as Executive Chairman, McCourt Global operates with that
same sense of responsibility to humanity, with a recognition of our place in
history and a commitment to our civic life. More than a century after the
original McCourt Company was founded, we remain focused on what has inspired our
organization’s work from the very beginning: taking the high road and the long
view to build for a better tomorrow.

2023

Olympique de Marseille (OM) is named the Best Professional Club in the 2022-2023
UEFA Grassroots Award for creating and developing FC LA Castellane, a grassroots
community team that champions youth in an underserved neighborhood.

2024

Frank McCourt releases his first book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty,
Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, a resounding call to action for
building a healthier and more equitable internet that frees users from Big
Tech’s exploitation, recognizes individuals’ rights to their data, safeguards
children, and prioritizes the common good. Proceeds go to support the Project
Liberty Institute in its mission to create a healthier web.

1893

John McCourt, an Irish immigrant, launches the John McCourt Company in Boston,
just as industry and innovation are beginning to change the shape of the city
and the nation.

1900s

McCourt lays the foundation for what quickly becomes one of Boston’s most
respected road-building businesses. While the company will grow and diversify in
the decades and generations to come, its focus on “building for tomorrow” will
remain.

1930s

The John McCourt Company is run by John’s three sons – Francis, Tom, and John
Jr. – and is regarded as one of the leading road-building companies in New
England.

1930s

The first half of the 20th Century sees the infrastructure needs of a newly
mobile population increase dramatically, as did the opportunities for the
company and the McCourt family.

1939

Frank McCourt, son of Francis graduates from Georgetown University and launches
the family’s multi-generational relationship with the institution.

1940s

World War II opens new doors to partnership and service for the John McCourt
Company and the McCourt family. Working with the U.S. military, the company
builds airports across New England.

The McCourt family plays a key role in the enlargement and modernization of what
is later known as Logan International Airport.

1947

Now running the family business, Francis McCourt becomes part-owner of the
Boston Braves.

1948

The Variety Club of New England and the Boston Braves together establish the
Jimmy Fund, the first charity ever to advance research and treatment for
children’s cancer. This would later inspire ThinkCure, the official charity of
of the L.A. Dodgers organization.

1950s-60s

After service during World War II, Frank McCourt returns to Boston and the
family business where he leads the company’s evolution from road builder to
general contractor, taking on larger and more complicated infrastructure
projects across the city.

1970

Following graduation from Georgetown University, Frank H. McCourt, Jr. enters
the family business. He quickly expands the company’s footprint through a series
of significant development projects across the Northeast United States.

1977

Frank McCourt leaves his great-grandfather’s 80-year-old construction business
to establish his own dream, The McCourt Company.

1977

The McCourt Company purchases and develops Union Wharf Condominium on the iconic
Boston Harbor and begins to acquire and renovate several multifamily residential
projects on the waterfront as well as in the Back Bay and Beacon Hill areas of
Boston.

1977

McCourt purchases several large parcels in the emerging Fort Point district and
quickly makes an impact, working closely with community leaders and city
officials in Boston to develop a masterplan for what would become the Boston
Seaport District today.

1970s-80s

The next generation, represented by brothers Richard, David, and Frank Jr.,
further expands and diversifies the family business. Richard continues the
family’s large-scale infrastructure construction, including Boston’s “Big Dig”,
and work at Logan International Airport. David adds telecommunications and media
to the family business as he builds several industry-leading companies, such as
MFS/McCourt, RCN, and C-TEC.

1985

Building off the success of multiple condominium projects in Boston’s
suburbs, Edgewater Condominium makes its debut as McCourt’s first ground-up
development project. A resounding success, the 158-unit building was sold out
within one week.

1986

Quickly gaining traction, McCourt is approached with a unique opportunity to
build, from the ground-up, a waterfront residential community in South Portland,
Maine, comprised of a high-rise building, 23 townhouses and a 121-slip marina,
today known as Breakwater at Spring Point.

1987

McCourt develops its first parking lot on Northern Avenue (the future Seaport
Boulevard), expanding to 8 separate lots housing nearly 3,000 spaces by 2004.

1991-2004

As construction begins on the Big Dig in Boston, McCourt continues to play an
active role alongside City officials, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
federal agencies, helping to inform how the major infrastructure projects would
create better connectivity and to lay the groundwork for the Seaport. As a
significant landowner in the district, McCourt worked closely with the MBTA on
the design of a new station for the Silver Line extension.

2004

McCourt purchases the Los Angeles Dodgers and 260 acres surrounding the stadium.

The McCourt Company relocates its headquarters to Los Angeles.

2007

McCourt completes a landmark renovation project for Los Angeles’ beloved Dodger
Stadium including full seating replacements in the bowl area, full renovation of
the field level, stadium club improvements and safety enhancements including
structural and seismic upgrades for an enhanced gameday experience.

2008

While owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, McCourt leads several important
philanthropic initiatives, including the launch of ThinkCure! Focused on funding
research that leads to a cure for cancer, the not-for-profit is modeled after
the Jimmy Fund which his grandfather helped create 60 years before. Frank also
works in partnership with the Dodgers Dream Foundation by committing to build
fifty “Dodger Dreamfields” to provide children throughout Greater Los Angeles
with access to baseball fields.

2008

As Dodger Stadium approaches its 50th anniversary, McCourt develops and
announces the Next 50 project, a multi-faceted stadium improvement plan bringing
modern amenities to Dodger fans while preserving the stadium’s rich history.
McCourt’s Next 50 project ultimately became the blueprint for upgrades and
improvements enjoyed by Angelenos today.

2008

McCourt acquires the operating rights to the Los Angeles Marathon, designing a
visionary “Stadium to the Sea” course and later donating the for-profit marathon
business to the nonprofit McCourt Foundation.

2009

Camelback Ranch, yet another ground-up project spearheaded by McCourt, opens in
Glendale Arizona. The 13,000-seat stadium is presently the spring training home
of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox.

2012

McCourt Partners launches as a private investment platform with over $1 billion
in permanent capital and a clear vision to build for tomorrow.

2013

Following the Dodgers sale, McCourt’s company, McCourt Global, opens its
headquarters in New York City and focuses on global business opportunities in
real estate, sports & media, and capital investment.

2013

McCourt makes significant investments in philanthropic endeavors including a
$100 million transformational gift to launch the McCourt School of Public Policy
at Georgetown University, which will contribute data-driven, policy-based
research and solutions to the urgent policy issues of our time.

2014

MG becomes 50 percent owner of the Global Champions League and Tour, the
equestrian world’s most celebrated international show-jumping competition, which
MG sells for nearly double the original price in 2022. MG also franchises the
acclaimed Miami Celtics equestrian show-jumping team for multiple seasons.

2016

MG acquires the iconic Ligue 1 French football club Olympique de Marseille (OM).
The club played in its first Europa League final in 14 years in it’s second
season under MG’s ownership and returned to the sport’s biggest stage, the UEFA
Champions League, in 2020 and 2022. Our company is proud to serve as steward of
this legendary club, which inspires and unites the citizens of France’s oldest
city, has helped make Marseille one of the world’s fastest growing destinations,
and elevates the local community via OM Foundation initiatives.

2017

MG provides a $45 million donation to help launch The Shed, a cutting-edge
cultural arts center and community hub that is helping to revitalize Manhattan’s
historic Hudson Yards neighborhood. The Shed names its iconic 17,000 square foot
multi-use hall The McCourt, in recognition of Frank, who now sits on the board
of directors.

2020

MG develops the Unfinished initiative, uniting leaders and experts from across
technology, academia, social impact, and the arts to imagine and create a
thriving democracy and just economy. Unfinished develops a vibrant,
international network of nearly one hundred partner organizations, and in 2021
and 2022, hosts the celebrated Unfinished Live convening in New York City.

2020

OM returns to the European football league’s biggest stage by qualifying for the
UEFA Champions League in 2020 and again in 2022.

2021

The Labs team at Project Liberty creates the Decentralized Social Networking
Protocol (DSNP), a groundbreaking open-source protocol designed to serve as a
new infrastructure for the next generation of the web. DSNP lays a foundation
for internet users to own and control their data, and to participate more fully
in the digital economy.

2021

Project Liberty’s institute (formerly The McCourt Institute) is established to
prioritize digital governance in the development of the next generation of the
internet. The institute’s founding academic partners include Georgetown
University, Sciences Po, and Stanford University. It is collaborating with MIT’s
Center for Constructive Communication and Cortico to support the creation of
healthier social networks.

2022

The Miami Celtics equestrian show-jumping team claim the Global Champions League
Super Cup.

2022

MG is selected for inclusion in the “50 Leaders of Change” documentary series by
Reuters.com. The series spotlights “companies leading the way towards a new
tomorrow” and highlights MG’s efforts in launching Project Liberty.

2022

Committed to sustainable and inclusive real estate development, McCourt Partners
announces the donation of the Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit Project (LA
ART) project to Zero-Emission Transportation (ZET), a local subsidiary nonprofit
of Climate Resolve. This zero-emission urban gondola aims to transform LA
transit by providing a safe, environmentally friendly connection from Union
Station to Dodger Stadium in just seven minutes.

2022

The Labs team at Project Liberty is the initial technical contributors
to Frequency. This blockchain supports the scaling of the Social Web, empowering
users and developers by freeing personal data from centralized control and
upending business models that incentivize the spread of misinformation and
divisive content.

2023

In 2023, MG helps establish the Project Liberty Action Network to support
policies and public officials that prioritize healthier technology.

2023

Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson steps into her new role as chief executive
officer of MG.

With Frank McCourt now as Executive Chairman, McCourt Global operates with that
same sense of responsibility to humanity, with a recognition of our place in
history and a commitment to our civic life. More than a century after the
original McCourt Company was founded, we remain focused on what has inspired our
organization’s work from the very beginning: taking the high road and the long
view to build for a better tomorrow.

2023

Olympique de Marseille (OM) is named the Best Professional Club in the 2022-2023
UEFA Grassroots Award for creating and developing FC LA Castellane, a grassroots
community team that champions youth in an underserved neighborhood.

2024

Frank McCourt releases his first book, OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty,
Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age, a resounding call to action for
building a healthier and more equitable internet that frees users from Big
Tech’s exploitation, recognizes individuals’ rights to their data, safeguards
children, and prioritizes the common good. Proceeds go to support the Project
Liberty Institute in its mission to create a healthier web.

1893

John McCourt, an Irish immigrant, launches the John McCourt Company in Boston,
just as industry and innovation are beginning to change the shape of the city
and the nation.

1900s

McCourt lays the foundation for what quickly becomes one of Boston’s most
respected road-building businesses. While the company will grow and diversify in
the decades and generations to come, its focus on “building for tomorrow” will
remain.

1930s

The John McCourt Company is run by John’s three sons – Francis, Tom, and John
Jr. – and is regarded as one of the leading road-building companies in New
England.

1930s

The first half of the 20th Century sees the infrastructure needs of a newly
mobile population increase dramatically, as did the opportunities for the
company and the McCourt family.

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