Joseph Fortunato
Chairman at SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC.
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Joseph M.
Fortunato currently works at Cycle Gear, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director, GNC Parent LLC, as President & Chief Executive Officer, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2017, EBL LLC, as Chairman from 2016, RevZilla Motorsports LLC, as Executive Chairman from 2016, Comoto Holdings, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2016, KUE Management, Inc., as Director, Mattress Firm, Inc., as Director from 2012, Shoe Sensation, Inc., as Director from 2015, Cycle Gear Holding LLC, as Director, EbLens Equity Holdings LLC, as Director, Honors Holdings LLC, as Director from 2018, and Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP, as Operating Partner from 2017.
Mr. Fortunato also formerly worked at General Nutrition Cos., Inc., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2014, GNC Corp., as President & Chief Executive Officer, General Nutrition Centers, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2011 to 2012, GNC Holdings, Inc., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2012 to 2014, Mattress Firm Holding Corp., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2016, GNC Franchising LLC, as President, Motor Coils Manufacturing Co, as Controller from 1975 to 1984, and Fortunato & Associates, Inc., as President in 1988.
Mr. Fortunato received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit.
Joseph Fortunato active positions
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| SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. | Chairman | 2017-02-19 |
Honors Holdings LLC
 Honors Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
 Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
 Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Director/Board Member | - |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
 Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 2016-12-31 |
RevZilla Motorsports LLC
 RevZilla Motorsports LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chairman | 2015-12-31 |
Comoto Holdings, Inc.
 Comoto Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chairman | 2015-12-31 |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
 Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-03 |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
 Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Training of Joseph Fortunato
| Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 20 |
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General Nutrition Cos., Inc.
 General Nutrition Cos., Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Cos., Inc. produces and sells vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements. Its products include herbs, diet products, food products, personal care, and other health care products. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1969 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
GNC Franchising LLC
 GNC Franchising LLC Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Franchising LLC provides vitamins, supplements and nutritional products. It specializes in yogurt, but also carried health-food products such as honey and grains. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
GNC Corp.
 GNC Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA. | Consumer Durables |
KUE Management, Inc.
 KUE Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KUE Management, Inc. provides early childhood education programs primary-through-secondary curriculam and supplemental educational services at physical locations and online schools and home schooling environments. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
GNC Parent LLC
 GNC Parent LLC Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Parent Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in retailing nutritional supplementary products. It operates business through its subsidiaries General Nutrition Centers and Apollo Management. The company was founded on November 15, 2006 and is located in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
 Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm Holding Corp. engages in the retailing of mattresses and related products and accessories. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Motor Coils Manufacturing Co
 Motor Coils Manufacturing Co Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Motor Coils Manufacturing Co rebuilds various locomotive components. The private company is based in Emporium, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
GNC Holdings, Inc.
 GNC Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade GNC Holdings, Inc. engages in the global retail of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements products, sports nutrition products and diet products. It operates through the following segments: U.S. and Canada, International and Manufacturing or Wholesale. The U.S. and Canada segment generates revenues primarily from sales of products to customers. The International segment earns from its international franchisees through product sales, royalties and franchise fees and also includes its China operations and The Health Store. The Manufacturing or Wholesale segment is comprised of its manufacturing operations in South Carolina and its wholesale partner relationships. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN. | Retail Trade |
EBL LLC
 EBL LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables EBL LLC retails footwear, apparel and accessories. Its offered brands include Adidas, Born Fly, Crep Protect, Fila, G-Shock, Levis, Puma, Nike, Timberland, and Ray-Ban, Reebok. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Torrington, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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Cycle Gear Holding LLC
Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA | Consumer Durables |
Comoto Holdings, Inc.
Comoto Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Technology Services |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Honors Holdings LLC
Honors Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. | Consumer Services |
RevZilla Motorsports LLC
RevZilla Motorsports LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Distribution Services |
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