Harlan M. Kent

Chief Executive Officer at Pure Fishing, Inc.

61 year

Consumer Non-Durables

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Harlan M.
Kent is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Pure Fishing, Inc. and Chairman at Svendsen Sport A.
He was previously the President & Chief Executive Officer at The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. from 2001 to 2014.
He also served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at YCC Holdings LLC in 2012 and as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Yankee Holding Corp.
He held various director positions at Costa, Inc., P.F.
Chang's China Bistro, Inc., rue21, Inc., and Campbell Soup Co. He was the Vice President-Global Sales & Marketing at Olin Corp.
from 1995 to 1997 and the General Manager at totes isotoner Corp.
from 1997 to 2001.
He was also the President at Alex & Ani LLC from 2015 to 2016.
Mr. Kent received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.

Harlan M. Kent active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Pure Fishing, Inc. Pure Fishing, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Pure Fishing, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets fish tackle products. The firm manufactures fishing tackle products under the brands Berkley, Stren, Spiderwire, Abu Garcia, Mitchell, Fenwick, and SevenStrand. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.	Chief Executive Officer	2019-01-08
Svendsen Sport A/S Svendsen Sport A/S Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Svendsen Sport A/S supplies fishing tackle. Its brands include Savage Gear, Prologic, okuma, Scierra, Water Wolf, Ron Thompson, Lenz Optics, Eiger Explore Nature, Hansen of Denmark, and E-thrust. The company was founded on May 18, 1993 in and is headquartered in Gadstrup, Denmark.	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Harlan M. Kent

Companies	Position	End
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. owns and operates a chain of upscale-casual dining restaurants. The company was founded by Paul M. Fleming and Philip Chiang on July 20, 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.	Director/Board Member	2017-04-30
PERFORMANCE SPORTS GROUP LTD	Chief Executive Officer	2017-02-27
Alex & Ani LLC Alex & Ani LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Alex & Ani LLC designs and sells fashion accessories. Its products include bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. The company was founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004 and is headquartered in Cranston, RI.	President	2016-02-29
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.	Chief Executive Officer	2014-04-22
totes isotoner Corp. totes isotoner Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables totes isotoner Corp. manufactures and distributes umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, and other weather-related accessories. It offers galoshes, overshoes, winter boots and toasties, snow boots, gloves, slippers, hats and scarves, sandals, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The firm offers its products through stores and online worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2000-12-31

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Listed companies	2
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY	Consumer Non-Durables
OLIN CORPORATION	Process Industries

Private companies	12
Costa, Inc. Costa, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Costa, Inc. manufactures sports sunglasses. Its products include ballpoint pens, fountain pens, refills, rolling ball pens, and mechanical pencils. The company was founded by Richard Cross in 1846 and is headquartered in Smithfield, RI.	Electronic Technology
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. owns and operates a chain of upscale-casual dining restaurants. The company was founded by Paul M. Fleming and Philip Chiang on July 20, 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.	Consumer 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
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Old PSG Wind-down Ltd. engages in the development and manufacturing of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball, and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and soccer apparel. The firm operates through the following business segments: Hockey, Baseball/Softball, Lacrosse, and Soccer. The Hockey segment includes the BAUER and MISSION brands. The Baseball/Softball segment comprises of the EASTON and COMBAT brands. The Other Sports segment consists of the Lacrosse and Soccer operating segments, which includes the MAVERIK, CASCADE, and INARIA brands. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Exeter, NH.	Consumer Durables
totes isotoner Corp. totes isotoner Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables totes isotoner Corp. manufactures and distributes umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, and other weather-related accessories. It offers galoshes, overshoes, winter boots and toasties, snow boots, gloves, slippers, hats and scarves, sandals, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The firm offers its products through stores and online worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.	Consumer Non-Durables
Pure Fishing, Inc. Pure Fishing, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Pure Fishing, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets fish tackle products. The firm manufactures fishing tackle products under the brands Berkley, Stren, Spiderwire, Abu Garcia, Mitchell, Fenwick, and SevenStrand. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.	Consumer Durables
rue21, Inc. rue21, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade rue21, Inc. engages in the operations of retail apparel and accessory stores. It offers apparel and accessories for girls and guys, including graphic t-shirts, denim, dresses, shirts, hoodies, belts, jewelry, handbags, footwear, intimate apparel, and other accessories. The company was founded in October 1976 and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA.	Retail Trade
Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Pepperidge Farm, Inc. provides bakery foods. It offers cookies, desserts, crackers, side dishes, and sandwiches. The firm has distribution centers in San Diego, Palm Springs, and Visalia. The company was founded by Margaret Rudkin in 1937 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.	Consumer Non-Durables
YCC Holdings LLC YCC Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous YCC Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in designs, manufactures and markets premium scented candles. The company was founded on October 20, 2006 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.	Miscellaneous
Yankee Holding Corp. Yankee Holding Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Yankee Holding Corp. operates as a holding company. The company is operating through its subsidiary, Yankee Candle Co., Inc. which manufactures and distributes scented candles and home decorative accessories. It provides scented candles, home fragrance products, and candle related home accessories in a variety of compelling fragrances, colors, styles, and price points. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.	Miscellaneous
Svendsen Sport A/S Svendsen Sport A/S Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Svendsen Sport A/S supplies fishing tackle. Its brands include Savage Gear, Prologic, okuma, Scierra, Water Wolf, Ron Thompson, Lenz Optics, Eiger Explore Nature, Hansen of Denmark, and E-thrust. The company was founded on May 18, 1993 in and is headquartered in Gadstrup, Denmark.	Distribution Services
Alex & Ani LLC Alex & Ani LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Alex & Ani LLC designs and sells fashion accessories. Its products include bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. The company was founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004 and is headquartered in Cranston, RI.	Consumer Durables