DST Systems

  • New CEO McDonnell on Kauffman’s role in KC, helping Midwest startups

    As Tom McDonnell takes the helm of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation as its new president and CEO, he is determined to help the $1.8 billion foundation increase its visibility and build on existing strengths without veering from its focus on entrepreneurship and education. The Kansas City, Mo.-based Kauffman Foundation announced on Dec. 4 that…

  • New Kauffman CEO McDonnell on DST’s roots, lunches with Mr. K

    Tom McDonnell is making a move from one Kansas City institution to another. In September, McDonnell revealed plans to retire at year’s end from his role as chief executive of DST Systems, and on Dec. 4 the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced that McDonnell would become its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. McDonnell…