Network origin in Jan Smits first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 81 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Jan Smits via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DIAGEO PLC | Beverages: Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
British Airways Plc
 British Airways Plc AirlinesTransportation British Airways Plc operates as a full service airline company. It offers international, domestic, charter air, and air cargo business services. The company was founded March 31, 1974 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Airlines | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN INC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
| CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
 Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It specializes in hotel management, development, procurement, and hotel financing. The company was founded in 1960 and is is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd.
 Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. manufactures and distributes branded confectionery and beverages. The company was incorporated on May 6, 1897 and is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UNILEVER PLC | Household/Personal Care | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| THE RANK GROUP PLC | Movies/Entertainment | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| HALFORDS GROUP PLC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd.
 World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. is an organization that serves as the authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company promotes sustainable growth for the sector by working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports, and generate prosperity. According to their research, the travel and tourism industry made a 5.5% contribution to GDP and was responsible for 272 million jobs in 2020. The organization represents the travel and tourism sector and has over 200 members, including CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of leading travel and tourism companies worldwide. The company works to raise awareness of the industry as one of the world's largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs worldwide and generating 10.4% of GDP. The company was founded in 1990 by Tommaso Zanzotto, Robert Henry Burns. Julia Elizabeth Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Marks & Spencer Plc
 Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| TESCO PLC | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| J SAINSBURY PLC | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MILLENNIUM & COPTHORNE HOTELS PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Holiday Inn Worldwide
 Holiday Inn Worldwide Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Odyzean Ltd., Holiday Inn Worldwide is a hotel concern. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Hyatt Corp.
 Hyatt Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Forte Hotels Group
 Forte Hotels Group Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of ITV Plc, Forte Hotels Group is a British company that operates the Swans Nest Hotel. The private company is based in London, UK. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Leeds | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PREMIER FOODS PLC | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Hilton International Co.
 Hilton International Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Hilton International owns and operates hotels. It operates 403 hotels, with 261 branded Hilton, 47 under the Hilton Worldwide Resorts and 142 under the mid-market Scandic brand. The company is headquartered in Watford, UK. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| University of London | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Birmingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Urban Land Institute
 The Urban Land Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
 American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Confederation of British Industry
 Confederation of British Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is an organization that develops economic evidence for businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders. The CBI is redefining business as usual and changing their ways of working to develop the future UK economy on their own terms. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers services to evaluate economic benefit, advocate policy change, gauge the impact of businesses, assess risk, and explore future scenarios. The company is advocates for businesses and can help them thrive. The organization shares their reaction to daily issues and the latest political and economic news on their website. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer | |
U.S. Travel Association
 U.S. Travel Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Travel Association is a non-profit organization that represents all aspects of the travel industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. In 2020, the travel industry suffered a significant decline due to the pandemic, generating less economic output and supporting fewer jobs than in previous years. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Sales & Marketing Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Thayer Ventures Management Co. LLC
 Thayer Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Thayer Ventures Management Co LLC (Thayer Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Thayer Lodging Group founded in 2009 by Lucien ruby. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
| Georgia Department of Economic Development | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Six Continents Ltd.
 Six Continents Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Six Continents Ltd. owns and operates hotels. It owns, manages, leases and franchises public houses, hotels, restaurants, bars, bowling centers, entertainment centers, and other leisure retailing outlets. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Denham, the United Kingdom. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ITT Sheraton Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| SAMSONITE INTERNATIONAL S.A. | Other Consumer Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT PLC | Casinos/Gaming | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 26 |
| United States | 20 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 29 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Finance | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 351 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 179 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 85 |
| Chairman | 82 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 49 |
Most connected contacts
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| David Mark Andrew Beveridge | 45 |
| Ralph Kugler | 27 |
| Howard Stringer | 23 |
| Christopher Luke Mayhew | 23 |
| Heather Carol Wood | 23 |
| Dale Morrison | 23 |
| Anne Busquet | 21 |
| Jonathan S. Linen | 20 |
| Ian Maurice Gray Prosser | 19 |
| Ravichandra Saligram | 19 |
| Graham Allan | 19 |
| Robert C. Larson | 18 |
| Thomas Singer | 18 |
| Jo Harlow | 17 |
| David Gordon Comyn Webster | 16 |
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