Early Life
Thomas Charles Werner was born on April 12, 1950, in New York City. He is of German-Jewish descent. Werner attended St. Bernard's School, The Hotchkiss School, and graduated from Harvard University in 1971.
Rise to Success
Werner began his career in television, working at ABC-TV and becoming the Director of East Coast Prime Time Development in 1975. He co-founded The Carsey-Werner Company in 1980 with Marcy Carsey, producing numerous successful television shows, including 'The Cosby Show,' 'Roseanne,' and 'That '70s Show'. Werner was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1996.
Key Business Strategies
In 1990, Werner entered the sports world as a part owner of the San Diego Padres. He then became chairman of the Boston Red Sox in 2002, a role in which he spearheaded the team's success and the preservation of Fenway Park. Under Werner's leadership, the Red Sox won four World Series championships. In 2010, he became chairman of Liverpool F.C..
Philanthropy
Werner is the founding chairman of the Red Sox Foundation, which supports various charitable causes. He was instrumental in creating the Home Base Program, a partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital to assist veterans and their families.