Joseph Fortunato
Chairman at SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC.
Network origin in Joseph Fortunato first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Food Retail | 53 | |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
 Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 42 |
| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 24 | |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP
 Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 23 |
Duquesne University of The Holy Spirit
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 17 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 16 | |
Cycle Gear, Inc.
 Cycle Gear, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Motor Vehicles | 11 |
Cycle Gear Holding LLC
 Cycle Gear Holding LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA
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| Subsidiary | Motor Vehicles | 7 |
Shoe Sensation, Inc.
 Shoe Sensation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN.
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| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 6 |
General Nutrition Cos., Inc.
 General Nutrition Cos., Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Cos., Inc. produces and sells vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements. Its products include herbs, diet products, food products, personal care, and other health care products. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1969 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
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| Subsidiary | Food Retail | 4 |
Eblens Equity Holdings LLC
 Eblens Equity Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 4 |
Comoto Holdings, Inc.
 Comoto Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 3 |
Honors Holdings LLC
 Honors Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.
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| Holding Company | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
RevZilla Motorsports LLC
 RevZilla Motorsports LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 2 |
KUE Management, Inc.
 KUE Management, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KUE Management, Inc. provides early childhood education programs primary-through-secondary curriculam and supplemental educational services at physical locations and online schools and home schooling environments. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Motor Coils Manufacturing Co
 Motor Coils Manufacturing Co Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Motor Coils Manufacturing Co rebuilds various locomotive components. The private company is based in Emporium, PA.
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| Subsidiary | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | 1 |
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| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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Brookstone, Inc.
 Brookstone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP
 Thomas H. Lee Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| OLD COPPER COMPANY | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | President Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Sealy Corp.
 Sealy Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Sealy Corp. manufactures and sells mattresses. It offers innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses. The company was founded by Daniel Haynes in 1881 and is headquartered in Trinity, NC. | Home Furnishings | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| 99 CENTS ONLY STORES | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc.
 The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA. | Industrial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | President Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Mattress Holding Corp.
 Mattress Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Simmons Bedding Company LLC
 Simmons Bedding Company LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Esselte Ltd.
 Esselte Ltd. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Office Equipment/Supplies | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
 J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Mattress Firm Group, Inc.
 Mattress Firm Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Mattress Firm Group, Inc. engages in selling of mattresses and bedding-related products. It also offers bedframes and furniture. The company was founded on August 3, 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
JA Apparel Corp.
 JA Apparel Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.
 Sunny Delight Beverages Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC
 Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ontario Teachers' Private Capital
 Ontario Teachers' Private Capital Investment ManagersFinance Teachers' Private Capital is a private equity firm founded in the year 1991. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with additional offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc.
 EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, EdgeStone Capital Partners, Inc. is a Toronto-based private equity firm. They also have offices in Calgary and Montreal | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Party City Holdings, Inc.
 Party City Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Party City Holdings Inc. engages in the supply of party goods. It offers costumes, accessories, and decorations. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Elmsford, NY. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Vitamin OldCo LLC
 Vitamin OldCo LLC Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Corp. operates miscellaneous food stores. The company is headquartered in Newark, OH. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Food Marketplace, Inc.
 Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Siromed Physician Services, Inc.
 Siromed Physician Services, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Siromed Physician Services, Inc. is a physician-led organization that specializes in partnering with physician practices to provide management services and working capital to assist them in achieving their strategic initiatives in their specialty. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company maintains mutually beneficial relationships with patients, providers, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems using performance, outcome, and satisfaction measurements to demonstrate accountability and improvement in their care delivery. Siromed continuously challenges the status quo in the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in designing, developing, and advancing creative, timely, and effective healthcare solutions. The company partners with ambulatory surgery centers to optimize patient care and surgeon satisfaction while providing services at lower or no cost to the facility. Siromed provides office-based surgical practices with clinical expertise, quality, and safety that are unique to the office setting. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TJX Poland Sp zoo | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Pittsburgh Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The TJX Companies, Inc.
 The TJX Companies, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The TJX Companies, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in selling apparel. The private company is based in Framingham, MA. The company was founded by Bernard Cammarata. The CEO is Ernie L. Herrman. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Bentley University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.
 CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare staffing services. It offers permanent placement and temporary staffing of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, lab clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to healthcare facilities. The company was founded by Therus C. Kolff in 1979 and is headquartered in Midvale, UT. | Personnel Services | Chairman Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 43 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| Poland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 340 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 161 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 87 |
| President | 67 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 64 |
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| John Childs | 40 |
| David Kaplan | 35 |
| Beth Kaplan | 33 |
| Richard Lubin | 32 |
| Adam L. Suttin | 24 |
| William E. Watts | 20 |
| Amy Lane | 16 |
| Lawrence Molloy | 16 |
| Robert Moran | 16 |
| Craig Leavitt | 15 |
| Andrew J. Claerhout | 15 |
| Michael G. Archbold | 15 |
| David A. Fiorentino | 15 |
| Johann Olav Koss | 14 |
| Joel Anderson | 14 |
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