Bruce Besanko
Director/Board Member at USO of Illinois
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Bruce H.
Besanko is currently a Director at USO of Illinois, Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH, and Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc. He previously served as an Independent Director at Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Vice President-Finance at Best Buy Co., Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Circuit City Stores, Inc., Chief Financial Officer at Kohl's Corp., Executive VP, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at SUPERVALU, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at The Yankee Candle Co., Inc., EVP, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at OfficeMax LLC, and Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc. Mr. Besanko holds an MBA from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati (Ohio).
Bruce Besanko active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
USO of Illinois
 USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services USO of Illinois provides assistance to servicemen. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH
 Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH functions as an investment holding company. The private company is based in Padeborn, Germany. The company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Gerrard B. Schmid. | Director/Board Member | - |
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
 Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization that supports veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses across Wisconsin. The private company is based in Milwaukee. The American company's primary mission is to ensure the success of these businesses. The company advocates for Wisconsin's veteran business community and offer various programs and events. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Bruce Besanko
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KOHL'S CORPORATION | Director of Finance/CFO | 2020-01-31 |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-07-04 |
OfficeMax LLC
 OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2013-08-05 |
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
 Circuit City Stores, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software and related services. The company has two reportable segments: its domestic segment and its international segment. Circuit City was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1949. The company is located in Richmond, VA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2009-02-14 |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2007-07-30 |
Training of Bruce Besanko
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Cincinnati (Ohio) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Retail Trade |
| DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED | Electronic Technology |
| KOHL'S CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software and related services. The company has two reportable segments: its domestic segment and its international segment. Circuit City was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1949. The company is located in Richmond, VA. | Retail Trade |
SUPERVALU, Inc.
 SUPERVALU, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services SUPERVALU, Inc. engages in the distribution of grocery and other products and provision of logistics and professional service solutions to retailers. It operates through the Wholesale and Retail segments. The Wholesale segment engages in wholesale distribution to independently-owned retail food stores and other customers. The Retail segment includes the sale of groceries at retail locations of its operations. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, WA. | Distribution Services |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
OfficeMax LLC
OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Distribution Services |
USO of Illinois
USO of Illinois Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services USO of Illinois provides assistance to servicemen. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc.
 UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services UNFI Grocers Distribution, Inc. engages in the wholesale of grocery products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Distribution Services |
Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH
Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Diebold Nixdorf Holding Germany GmbH functions as an investment holding company. The private company is based in Padeborn, Germany. The company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Gerrard B. Schmid. | Finance |
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization that supports veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses across Wisconsin. The private company is based in Milwaukee. The American company's primary mission is to ensure the success of these businesses. The company advocates for Wisconsin's veteran business community and offer various programs and events. | Commercial Services |
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