William Cobb
Chief Executive Officer at FRONTDOOR, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
William C.
Cobb is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Frontdoor, Inc. since 2022 and an Independent Director at Deluxe Corp.
since 2020.
Previously, he served as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at H&R Block, Inc. from 2011 to 2017.
He was also a Director at Pacific Sunwear of California LLC from 2008 to 2011, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. from 2008 to 2011, Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. in 2011, and Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. in 2018.
Additionally, he held the position of Vice President-Colas at PepsiCo, Inc. from 1995 to 1997 and Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President at Yum!.
Brands, Inc. from 1987 to 2000.
He was the President-eBay Marketplaces North America at eBay, Inc. from 2000 to 2008.
Furthermore, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President at Pizza Hut LLC from 1995 to 1997.
He has also been involved in various directorial roles and served as a Trustee at United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FRONTDOOR, INC.
0.09% | 2024-03-26 | 72,688 ( 0.09% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
DELUXE CORPORATION
0.01% | 2023-04-25 | 5,999 ( 0.01% ) | 123 519 $ | 2024-03-30 |
William Cobb active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FRONTDOOR, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-05-31 |
| DELUXE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-18 |
Former positions of William Cobb
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TERMINIX GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
| H&R BLOCK, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-07-30 |
| SCULPTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-22 |
| PACIFIC SUNWEAR OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-05-31 |
| ORBITZ WORLDWIDE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-03-22 |
Training of William Cobb
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Kellogg School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| DELUXE CORPORATION | Commercial Services |
| H&R BLOCK, INC. | Consumer Services |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| EBAY INC. | Retail Trade |
| FRONTDOOR, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Pacific Sunwear of California LLC
 Pacific Sunwear of California LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Pacific Sunwear of California LLC engages in the distribution of casual apparel, accessories, and footwear. It offers long sleeve tees, basic tees, tops, sweaters, polo shirts, jackets, swimwear, jeans, bag and backpacks, jewelry and watches, sunglasses, hair accessories, and shoes for men and women. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. | Retail Trade |
The Terminix Co. LLC
 The Terminix Co. LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Terminix Co. LLC engages in the business of manufacturing and selling lawn care, and termite and pest control products. The company was founded by Marion E. Wade in 1929 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Commercial Services |
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.
 Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. provides on-line travel related reservations. It provides customers with access to a comprehensive set of travel products, including air, hotels, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, travel insurance and destination services, such as ground transportation, event tickets and tours. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Pizza Hut LLC
 Pizza Hut LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Consumer Services |
Sculptor Capital Management, Inc.
 Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of asset management services and investment products across Multi-Strategy, Credit, and Real Estate. It serves clients through commingled funds, separate accounts and specialized products, as well as sponsoring a special purpose acquisition vehicle. The company was founded by Daniel Saul Och in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc.
 United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. provides education, health, and social services. It specializes in child care, academic assistance, and family support. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Commercial Services |
eBay International AG
 eBay International AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of eBay, Inc., eBay International AG is a private company based in Bern, Switzerland. Nicholas P. Staheyeff has been the CEO of the Swiss company since 2005. | Commercial Services |
Tricon International Ltd.
 Tricon International Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tricon International Ltd. engages in chemical trading. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Distribution Services |
| eBay International Advertising GmbH | |
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.
 Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of residential and commercial services. It offers residential and commercial termite and pest control, national accounts pest control services, restoration, commercial cleaning, residential cleaning, cabinet and furniture repair, and home inspections. It operates through the following segments: Terminix, ServiceMaster Brands, and Corporate. The Terminix segment focuses on providing termite remediation, annual termite inspection and prevention, periodic pest control services, insulation services, crawlspace encapsulation, wildlife exclusion, and treatments with termite damage repair guarantees to residential and commercial customers. The ServiceMaster Brands segment consists of the ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic, and AmeriSpec businesses. The Corporate segment includes corporate operations which provide various technology, human resources, finance, legal, and other support services to the reportable segments. The company was founded by Marion W. Wade in 1929 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Commercial Services |
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