Matthew Rubel
Chairman at HOLLEY INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Matthew E. Rubel (born November 29, 1957) is an American entrepreneur and investor and is now Senior Advisor at TPG Capital. Formerly he was Chairman, CEO and President of Collective Brands, Inc.
Collective Brands was the parent company for Payless ShoeSource, a footwear, accessory and lifestyle brand company; Collective Brands' Performance + Lifestyles Group (formerly The Stride Rite Corporation); and Collective Licensing International. In June 2011, Rubel announced his resignation from Collective Brands, Inc. after five years of service since 2005. In fall 2012 Collective Brands was purchased by a consortium of companies and no longer exists as an entity.
Career
Rubel joined Payless ShoeSource in June 2005.
In July 2007, Rubel led the acquisition of The Stride Rite Corporation and the formation of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE: PSS), the parent company of Payless ShoeSource, Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group and Collective Licensing International.
In December 2007, Footwear News named Rubel their 2007 "Person of the Year," in recognition of his leadership in forming Collective Brands and establishing the company’s vision of creating the pre-eminent, consumer-centric, global footwear, accessories and lifestyle brand company, reaching customers through multiple price points and selling channels. The year prior, Footwear News awarded Payless the "Marketer of the Year" award in recognition of its turn-around effort under Rubel's leadership. In April 2008, Rubel received the M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Award from Texas A&M.
Under Rubel’s leadership, Payless has received several prestigious honors for the repositioning of Payless. In December 2006, Payless was named Marketer of the Year by Footwear News. In March 2007, Payless received a special award for “Brand Reinvention” from Chain Store Age magazine. Fast Company Magazine also name Payless #42 on its prestigious Fast 50 list for 2007.
From 1999 to 2005, Rubel was Chairman, President and CEO of Cole Haan, a leading marketer of high quality men’s and women’s shoes and accessories, and subsidiary of Nike, Inc. At Cole Haan, Rubel led a multi-year turnaround, and guided the company into a new era by re-energizing the brand and creating a strong global presence.
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOLLEY INC.
0.97% | 2024-03-10 | 1,157,778 ( 0.97% ) | 5 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
JOINT CORP.
0.06% | 2023-05-24 | 9,510 ( 0.06% ) | 124 201 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Matthew Rubel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HOLLEY INC. | Chairman | 2021-07-15 |
| THE JOINT CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-31 |
MidOcean US Advisor LP
 MidOcean US Advisor LP Investment ManagersFinance MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Chairman | 2015-08-31 |
Image International Manufacturing, Inc.
 Image International Manufacturing, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Image International Manufacturing, Inc. provides clinical skin care products. It operates under the brand name of Image Skincare. The firm?s products include Vital C facial oil, the MAX stem cell neck lift, Ageless total eye cr?me and lightening cleanser. The company was founded by Janna M. Ronert in 2003 and is headquartered in Lantana, FL. | Chairman | - |
TOMS Shoes LLC
 TOMS Shoes LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Miami School of Business | Director/Board Member | - |
KidKraft, Inc.
 KidKraft, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing KidKraft, Inc. manufactures and distributes children’s furniture and toys. The firm specializes in toys that are interactive and educational such as play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, train sets, chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Chairman | 2017-10-01 |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
 The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Matthew Rubel
| The Ohio University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Miami | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| NIKE, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| TREEHOUSE FOODS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| THE JOINT CORP. | Health Services |
| HOLLEY INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 31 |
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The Stride Rite Corp.
 The Stride Rite Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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 |
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (Delaware) owns and operates footwear specialty retailer stores in the Western Hemisphere with 4,605 retail stores. The stores offer fashionable, private and branded label footwear and accessories for women, men and children in a self-selection shopping format. Their stores sell a broad assortment of footwear, including athletic, casual and dress shoes, sandals, work and fashion boots, slippers and accessories, such as handbags and hosiery. The company's retail stores in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Japan sold over 182 million pairs of footwear. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS | Retail Trade |
FBI Wind Down, Inc.
 FBI Wind Down, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables FBI Wind Down, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, sourcing and retailing home furnishings. Its brands include Broyhill, Lane, Thomasville, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Hickory Chair, Pearson, Laneventure, and Maitland-Smith. The firm designs, manufactures, sources, markets, and distributes case goods, consisting of bedroom, dining room, and living room wood furniture; stationary upholstery products, consisting of sofas, loveseats, sectionals and chairs. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Durables |
Revlon, Inc.
 Revlon, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Revlon Group Holdings LLC manufactures and sells beauty and personal care products. The firm's products include cosmetics, hair color, hair care and hair treatments, beauty tools, men's grooming products, anti-perspirant deodorants, fragrances, skincare and other beauty care products. It operates its business through the following segments: Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Portfolio, and Fragrances. The Revlon segment products are primarily marketed, distributed and sold in retail channel, large volume retailers, chain drug and food stores, chemist shops, hypermarkets, general merchandise stores, e-commerce sites, television shopping, department stores, professional hair and nail salons, one-stop shopping beauty retailers and cosmetic stores in the U.S. and internationally. The Elizabeth Arden segment includes prestige retailers, retail channels, perfumeries, boutiques, department and specialty stores, e-commerce sites and travel retailers and distributors, as well as direct sales to consumers via Elizabeth Arden branded retail stores and e-commerce websites. The Portfolio segment markets and distributes to retail channels, hair and nail salons and professional salon distributors in the U.S. and internationally and large volume retailers, and department stores. The Fragrance segment products are sold to retailers in the U.S. and internationally, including retailers, stores, e-commerce sites, retail channels, travel retailers and other international retailers. The company was founded by Charles Revson, Joseph Revson, and Charles Lachmanand in March 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Varsity Brands LLC
 Varsity Brands LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Varsity Brands LLC engages in the operations of educational camps, clinics, and competitions for cheerleaders. It provides team athletic gears; and graduation and recognition products and services. The company was founded by Jeffrey G. Webb in 1974 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Consumer Durables |
J. Crew Group, Inc.
 J. Crew Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade J. Crew Group, Inc. sells women, men, and children’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. The company operates retail and outlet stores, and catalog business. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Saucony UK, Inc.
 Saucony UK, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Saucony UK, Inc. (formerly Saucony, Inc.) designs and manufactures athletic footwear for men and women. It also manufactures walking, racing and trail shoes for men and women of all ages. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquaretred in Peabody, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cornerstone Brands, Inc.
 Cornerstone Brands, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH. | Retail Trade |
Hudson's Bay Co.
 Hudson's Bay Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Hudson's Bay Co. is a holding company, which engages in the business of operating investments and businesses at the intersection of technology, retail operations, and real estate including majority ownership of iconic ecommerce companies. Its portfolios include The Bay, Hudson?s Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH stores, and HBC Properties and Investments. The company was founded in 1670 and is headquartered in Brampton, Canada. | Retail Trade |
HSN, Inc.
 HSN, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade HSN, Inc. is an interactive multi-channel retailer, which offers innovative and differentiated experiences through various platforms. It operates through HSN, and Cornerstone business segment. The HSN segment includes television home shipping programming broadcast; HSN.com and joymangano.com; mobile applications; outlet stores; direct-response television marketing; and wholesale distribution of certain proprietary products to other retailers. The Cornerstone segment is comprised of catalogs; websites; retail and outlet stores; and mobile applications. The company was founded in May 2008 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Retail Trade |
Popular Club Plan
 Popular Club Plan Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Part of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC, Popular Club Plan is an American company that sells general merchandise through catalogs. Popular Club Plan was acquired by Bluestem Brands, Inc., a subsidiary of BLST Acquisition Co., LLC from TPG Capital LLC on December 02, 1998. | Retail Trade |
Cole Haan LLC
 Cole Haan LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Cole Haan LLC manufactures and distributes footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Its products include sandals, pumps, ballet flats, wedges, drivers, loafers, backpacks and clutches. The company was founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Distribution Services |
MidOcean US Advisor LP
MidOcean US Advisor LP Investment ManagersFinance MidOcean US Advisor LP (MidOcean Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by James Edward Virtue. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Commercial Services |
Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America
 Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America operates as a footwear trade association. It serves the full supply chain of the footwear industry, providing research, design, and development; manufacturing and distribution; and retail selling services. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Distribution Services |
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham. | Commercial Services |
Payless Holdings LLC
 Payless Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Miscellaneous |
Pepe Jeans USA, Inc.
 Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Pepe Jeans USA, Inc. markets women and men jeans wear. It provides services through online retailing. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Retail Trade |
| Murjani International Ltd. | |
Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/
 Collective Brands, Inc. /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Collective Brands, Inc. is a private group led by Wolverine Worldwide, Blum Capital, and Golden Gate Capital. The private company is based in Kansas City. | Finance |
HSNi LLC
 HSNi LLC Internet RetailRetail Trade HSNi LLC engages in multichannel retailing of interactive entertainment and lifestyle products. Its product category includes fashion, shoes, home, electronics, beauty, jewelry, kitchen and food, health and fitness, crafts and sewing, and travel. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. | Retail Trade |
TOMS Shoes LLC
TOMS Shoes LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc.
 e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade e.l.f. Cosmetics, Inc. manufactures and retails beauty product. The firm offers beauty products for eyes, lips, face, and skin care and beauty tools. It provides complete line of makeup and professional tools. The company was founded by Joseph A. Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Payless, Inc.
 Payless, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Payless, Inc. owns and operates retail shoe stores. The firm’s products include casual and dress shoes, sandals, boots, slippers, handbags, jewellery, bath-and-beauty product and hosiery. The company is headquartered in Topeka, KS. | Retail Trade |
Image International Manufacturing, Inc.
Image International Manufacturing, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Image International Manufacturing, Inc. provides clinical skin care products. It operates under the brand name of Image Skincare. The firm?s products include Vital C facial oil, the MAX stem cell neck lift, Ageless total eye cr?me and lightening cleanser. The company was founded by Janna M. Ronert in 2003 and is headquartered in Lantana, FL. | Health Technology |
Sperry
 Sperry Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Sperry is a footwear company that offers a variety of stylish shoes for men and women, including boat shoes, sandals, and boots. The private company is based in Burlington, MA. Sperry is known for its authentic original boat shoes made of canvas and leather, which are perfect for a relaxed style. Additionally, Sperry has collaborated with Kerby to create a unique collection of shoes. The company offers free shipping and easy returns on all orders. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Empower Ltd.
 Empower Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Empower Ltd. operates as a blank check company. Its business purpose is effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on August 19, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
| The Joint Chiropractic | |
KidKraft, Inc.
KidKraft, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing KidKraft, Inc. manufactures and distributes children’s furniture and toys. The firm specializes in toys that are interactive and educational such as play kitchens, dollhouses, doll furniture, train sets, chairs, tables, train tables, vanities and beds. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Producer Manufacturing |
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