Roth, Steven — World Oil Corp. and affiliated entities

Roth, Steven — World Oil Corp

Co-Chief Executive

World Oil Corp. and affiliated entities

THE LATEST: Roth leads one of California's largest privately held family of companies. Together with his brother Robert, the Roths own World Oil Corp. and its affiliated entities including World Oil Recycling, World Oil Refining (a producer of asphalt products) and World Oil Environmental Services. Steven Roth manages the company&s real estate assets, including marine terminals and large infill development sites.

BACKGROUND: Roth's father, Bernard, launched World Oil in 1938 when he opened his first gas station in South Central Los Angeles. Steven Roth stepped into the family business in earnest after a successful career in entertainment. Prior to World Oil, Roth co-founded Creative Artists Agency and was a partner at the literary firm Zeigler, Disktan and Roth. He also produced films such as "Scrooged," "Gladiator" and "Last Action Hero." Roth supports causes and organizations such as LACMA, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Meals on Wheels and Big Brothers.

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