Gary Desai
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK
Network origin in Gary Desai first degree
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Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 107 |
General Motors Corp.
 General Motors Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.
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| Extinct | Motor Vehicles | 75 |
Society for Information Management
 Society for Information Management Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society for Information Management provides information technology services. It operates as national professional network that connects senior-level IT leaders with peers in their communities. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 67 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 51 |
| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 34 | |
IEH Auto Parts LLC
 IEH Auto Parts LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services IEH Auto Parts LLC distributes replacement parts, equipment, tools, accessories, paint and related products in the automotive aftermarket. Its solutions include marketing and branding, e-solutions, and technical trainings. The firm's brands include Dana, Dorman, Federal-Mogul, Motorcraft, and Monroe. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kennesaw, GA.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 9 |
Honeywell Corp.
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| Private Company | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Gary Desai via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISKASE COMPANIES, INC. | Containers/Packaging | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Federal-Mogul Corp.
 Federal-Mogul Corp. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Federal-Mogul Corp. supplies power train and safety technologies to original equipment manufacturers. It serves the original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-road, agricultural, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial equipment. The company was founded by J. Howard Muzzy and Edward F. Lyon in 1899 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Hertz Corp.
 The Hertz Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Hertz Corp. engages in the provision of vehicle rental and leasing services. It operates under the Americas RAC and International RAC segments. The Americas RAC segment includes rental of vehicles and selling value-added services in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The International RAC segment is involved in locations other than those included in the Americas. The company was founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918 and is headquartered in Estero, FL. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Icahn Associates Holding LLC
 Icahn Associates Holding LLC Investment ManagersFinance Icahn Associates Holding LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm is affiliated with Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP), a Delaware master limited partnership and diversified holding company engaged in nine primary business segments: Investment, Automotive, Energy, Railcar, Mining, Food Packaging, Metals, Real Estate and Home Fashion. Icahn Associates Holding manages assets of high net-worth clients. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IBM | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| A SCHULMAN INC | Chemicals: Specialty | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
TER Holdings I, Inc.
 TER Holdings I, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services TER Holdings I, Inc. engages in the business of owning and operating casinos and resorts. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CADUS CORPORATION | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| PRECISION AUTO CARE | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HERBALIFE LTD. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Diageo North America, Inc.
 Diageo North America, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Diageo North America, Inc. produces, markets and sells alcoholic beverages. Its brands include Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Jose Cuervo, Crown Royal, Tanqueray, Guinness, Chateau and Estate Wines. The company was founded on September 17, 1982 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Beverages: Alcoholic | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Project Management Institute, Inc.
 Project Management Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Project Management Institute, Inc. provides project management services. Its advance careers improve organizational success and further mature the profession of project management through globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities. The company was founded by James Snyder, Eric Jenett, Gordon Davis, E. A. Engman and Susan C. Gallagher in 1969 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc.
 Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Icahn Associates Holding LLC, Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc. operates as a general partner firm providing investment services. The private company is based in Mount Kisco, NY. David P. Willetts has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Icahn Enterprises Holdings LP
 Icahn Enterprises Holdings LP Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Icahn Enterprises Holdings LP operates as a holding company with interest in diversified sectors. The firm’s subsidiaries currently engage in the following continuing operating businesses: Investment, Automotive, Energy, Metals, Railcar, Gaming, Food Packaging, Real Estate and Home Fashion sectors. The company was founded on February 17, 1987 and is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.
 Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp. engages in the issuance of non-convertible debt securities of the parent company - Icahn Enterprises. Its services include investment, automotive, gaming, rail-car, food-packing, and real estate. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| CVR REFINING LP | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| VOLTARI CORPORATION | Real Estate Development | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Forsythe Solutions Group, Inc.
 Forsythe Solutions Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Forsythe Solutions Group, Inc. provides technology infrastructure solutions. The firm offers information technology, risk management, technology consulting, infrastructure designing and network, and systems management services. It also offers technology and business consulting, and technology leasing services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| Drexel University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| AMERICAN RAILCAR INDUSTRIES, INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
PSC Metals LLC
 PSC Metals LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services PSC Metals LLC engages in processing and recycling ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. It buys ferrous scrap; demolition scrap; non-ferrous scrap, including aluminum, copper, brass, lead, catalytic converters, stainless steel, and zinc and zinc alloys; electronics; and commercial/industrial scrap. The firm recycles automobiles, appliances, and electronics. It offers new steel products, secondary plates, and secondary pipes. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Bowling Green State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| California State University-Fullerton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Kettering University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Newgistics, Inc.
 Newgistics, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Newgistics, Inc. provides e-commerce services to retailers. It offers end-to-end e-commerce solutions that integrate every step in the order life cycle from customer acquisition through fulfilment, delivery and returns. The firm offers technology-enabled parcel logistics and related services to the rapidly growing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer retail industry. The company was founded in 1999 by Philip S. Siegel and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Catalog/Specialty Distribution | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Transition Partners Co.
 Transition Partners Co. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Transitions Partners Co. provides information technology services. It also offers business processes, consulting, enterprise systems, management transformation, and outsourcing. The company's clients include the U.S. Tennis Association, Regal Entertainment, American Airlines, E. & J. Gallo, and LEGATO Software. Transitions Partners was founded by Thomas L. Pettibone and Joseph E. Izzo in 1994 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
XO Holdings, Inc.
 XO Holdings, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications XO Holdings, Inc. delivers an array of telecommunications services to business customers. It serves services telecommunications provider, business and government markets. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society
 Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society engages in the design, development, and provision of healthcare information technology and management systems. It offers professional development, career services, certification services, member advancement, student case competition, learning center, and regional education. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Association for Computing Machinery, Inc.
 Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. provides educational and scientific computing services. It offers journals & magazines, conferences, workshops, electronic forums, and online books & courses. The company has office in China. Association for Computing Machinery was founded on September 15, 1947 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. | Oil Refining/Marketing | Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Railcar Leasing LLC
 American Railcar Leasing LLC RailroadsTransportation American Railcar Leasing LLC specializes in leasing and sale of railroad tank and covered hopper railcars. Its products include hopper cars, specifications, manuals and bulletins, outlets, photos, tank cars, specifications and service bulletins. The firm’s combination of industry knowledge, employees, flexible terms, equipment availability and client centered service enables them to provide you with the optimal leasing solution. The company was founded in July 2004 and is headquartered in Saint Charles, MO. | Railroads | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ferrous Resources Ltd.
 Ferrous Resources Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Ferrous Resources Ltd. engages in the exploration and mining of iron ores. It focuses on the development of an export iron ore business in Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The company was founded on October 29, 2007 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom. | Steel | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Wellspring Group, Inc.
 The Wellspring Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wellspring Group, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology staffing solutions. It offers a personalized service and placement of IT professionals in multiple sectors. The firm services the IT, finance and banking, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and government sectors. The company was founded by Amy Dain Vincelette and Melissa T. Peirce in 2001 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Chief Operating Officer | |
CVR Refining GP LLC
 CVR Refining GP LLC Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Part of Icahn Associates Holding LLC, CVR Refining GP LLC owns and operates oil refining services. The private company is based in Sugar Land, TX. John J. Lipinski has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Oil Refining/Marketing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC
 Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC sells and distributes portfolio of products. It also provides original equipment manufacturers with braking, chassis and wiper products.The company is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Auto Parts: OEM | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL HOLDINGS CORP | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Icahn Automotive Group LLC
 Icahn Automotive Group LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Icahn Automotive Group LLC provides automotive services. The firm offers products from different brands including Pep Boys, AutoPlus, Aamco and Cap. The company is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Cayman Islands | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 5 |
| Process Industries | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 310 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 233 |
| Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 94 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 75 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 64 |
Most connected contacts
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| Hunter Gary | 40 |
| Sung Hwan Cho | 39 |
| Andrea Weiss | 38 |
| James Mitarotonda | 35 |
| Keith Cozza | 35 |
| J. Losh | 29 |
| Robert Nardelli | 27 |
| H. Sherman | 27 |
| Robert Rosenblatt | 23 |
| Jack Gumpert Wasserman | 20 |
| Stephen Brobst | 18 |
| Mark Newman | 18 |
| William A. Leidesdorf | 17 |
| Jane Scaccetti | 17 |
| Peter Reck | 14 |
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