John B. Wilson
Corporate Officer/Principal at Staples Europe BV
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John B.
Wilson is the founder of Hyannis Port Capital, Inc. (founded in 2001) where he served as President from 2001 to 2011.
He is currently the President-International Operations at Staples Europe BV since 2012.
In his former positions, he was the Lead Independent Trustee at Franklin Universal Trust from 2006 to 2019, the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at Gap, Inc. in 2000, the Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP-Strategy at Staples, Inc. in 1996, the Senior Vice President-Planning at Northwest Airlines, Inc. in 1992, and the Vice President & Partner at Bain & Co., Inc. in 1990.
Additionally, he served as the Lead Independent Trustee at Franklin Ltd.
Duration Income Trust from 2006 to 2019.
John B. Wilson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Staples Europe BV
 Staples Europe BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Staples, Inc., Staples Europe BV is a Dutch company that wholesales stationery and office supplies. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company was founded in 1991. The CEO is Rudolph J. Westerbos. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-01-24 |
Former positions of John B. Wilson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-11 |
| FRANKLIN UNIVERSAL TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
| STAPLES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-10-30 |
| Hyannis Port Capital, Inc. | Founder | 2010-12-31 |
| THE GAP, INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 1999-12-31 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| THE GAP, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 7 |
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Franklin Universal Trust
 Franklin Universal Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Franklin Universal Trust is a closed-end investment trust. It invests in debt, equity, precious metals, and natural resources securities. Its investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. The company was founded on September 23, 1988 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Staples, Inc.
 Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
 Northwest Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines, Inc. provided commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo. The firm owned and operated domestic and international route networks and serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1926 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Transportation |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust
 Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Franklin Ltd. Duration Income Trust is a closed-end investment company. It seeks to provide high, current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation to the extent possible and consistent with the Fund?s primary objective, through a portfolio consisting primarily of high-yield corporate bonds, floating rate corporate loans and mortgage- and other asset-backed securities. The company was founded on August 27, 2003 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Staples Europe BV
Staples Europe BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Staples, Inc., Staples Europe BV is a Dutch company that wholesales stationery and office supplies. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company was founded in 1991. The CEO is Rudolph J. Westerbos. | Distribution Services |
| Hyannis Port Capital, Inc. |
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