Ephraim J. Bird
Director/Board Member at SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Network origin in Ephraim J. Bird first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Department Stores | 49 | |
| Subsidiary | Department Stores | 34 | |
| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 22 | |
ESL Investments, Inc.
 ESL Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ESL Investments, Inc. is a privately-owned hedge fund sponsor and registered investment adviser founded in 1988. Headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, ESL manages assets on a discretionary basis in one master fund, ESL Partners LP. They also offer investments in ESL Partners through ESL Limited, a Bermuda-based “feeder fund”. Investors in the funds are generally comprised of ultra high-net worth individuals and family offices, but also include private and public pension plans, financial institutions, and other institutional investors.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 8 |
| Extinct | Water Utilities | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ephraim J. Bird via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLY TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Packaged Software | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LANDS' END, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member President | |
Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp.
 Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. provides investment services. It raises funds by issuing commercial paper, medium-term notes, and discrete underwritten debt. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Greenville, DE. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AUTOZONE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY | Department Stores | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Kmart Holding Corp.
 Kmart Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Kmart Holding Corp. provides mass merchandising services. It serves through its Kmart and Kmart Supercenter retail outlets in Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands & Guam and through its online shopping website. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Treasurer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart Operations LLC
 Kmart Operations LLC Department StoresRetail Trade Kmart Operations LLC engages in the operation of department stores. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC
 Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC engages in retailing industry. The company is headquartered in Engages in providing personal services, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Brands Management Corp.
 Sears Brands Management Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sears Brands Management Corp. specializes in the wholesale export of Sears brand name products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart of Washington LLC
 Kmart of Washington LLC Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart of Washington LLC engages in the retail sale of merchandise. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Florida Builder Appliances, Inc.
 Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. engages in the supply of residential construction products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart Stores of Texas LLC
 Kmart Stores of Texas LLC Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Stores of Texas LLC engages in the retail sale of a variety of merchandise. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Protection Co.
 Sears Protection Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sears Protection Co. engages in the provision of retailing services. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SOE, Inc.
 SOE, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade SOE, Inc. engages in the retail sale of home appliances. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
MyGofer LLC
 MyGofer LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade MyGofer LLC engages in the retail sale of products by television, catalog, and mail-order. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart of Michigan, Inc.
 Kmart of Michigan, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart of Michigan, Inc. engages in retailing services. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
StarWest LLC
 StarWest LLC Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade StarWest LLC engages in the retail sale of home appliances. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, AZ. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
A&E Signature Service LLC
 A&E Signature Service LLC Department StoresRetail Trade A&E Signature Service LLC engages in retailing services. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates. IL. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
KLC, Inc.
 KLC, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade KLC, Inc. engages in the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
California Builder Appliances, Inc.
 California Builder Appliances, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade California Builder Appliances, Inc. distributes home appliances. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC. | Water Utilities | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| M3-BRIGADE ACQUISITION III CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kelley School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LEGACY EJY, INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Children's Health Care
 Children's Health Care Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
March of Dimes Foundation
 March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services March of Dimes Foundation is a non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health. The organization works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes Foundation was founded on January 3, 1938 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
 Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario engages in the provision of accounting education. It offers certification, continued trainings, and professional development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Starwood Hotels & Resorts operates hotel and resorts. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SERITAGE GROWTH PROPERTIES | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Chairman President |
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International
| United States | 45 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 23 |
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Technology Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 493 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 187 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 123 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 74 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 72 |
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| William Transier | 45 |
| Alan Carr | 40 |
| William Charles Kunkler | 36 |
| Mohsin Meghji | 36 |
| Kunal S. Kamlani | 32 |
| Ann Reese | 31 |
| Thomas Tisch | 27 |
| Graham W. Savage | 26 |
| Edward Lampert | 25 |
| David Tedesco | 23 |
| Paul G. DePodesta | 23 |
| Deborah Rosati | 21 |
| Keith Li | 21 |
| Laura Theil | 21 |
| Richard Alexander | 20 |
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