John M. Cranor
Genetics & Molecular Biology
National Stem Cell Foundation
Australia
Biography
From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Cranor served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New College Foundation, affiliated with the New College of Florida in Sarasota. He also served on the New College of Florida Board of Trustees, as an appointee of former Governor Jeb Bush, from 2001-2007. During his tenure, the Foundation saw a growth in its endowment from $32 million to $42 million and generated $30 million of support for New College and its Foundation. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Cranor served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Long John Silver’s Restaurants, Inc. From 1989 to 1994, Mr. Cranor was President and Chief Executive Officer of KFC Corporation.
Research Interest
Stem Cell
