Michael Polk
Chief Executive Officer at Implus Footcare LLC
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Michael Polk first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 146 |
Berkshire Partners LLC
 Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC founded in 1986 by Christopher Clifford, Carl Ferenbach, Russel L. Epker, Brad Bloom and Richard Lubin. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 119 |
| Public Company | Industrial Conglomerates | 86 | |
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| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 70 |
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.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 69 |
Enactus Global
 Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Enactus Global provides free educational services. It organizes and motivates teams of university students. Its program includes market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills and business ethics. The organization was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 65 |
| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 60 | |
| Extinct | Food Distributors | 41 | |
Morehouse College
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 23 |
| Public Company | Computer Peripherals | 19 | |
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| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliances | 16 |
| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 15 | |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Industrial Conglomerates | 15 |
GS1
 GS1 Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services GS1 is a global organization that developed the machine-readable barcode, which is now the universal standard in trade and is scanned on products six billion times a day. The non-profit company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. The company's standards are the language for efficient and secure business processes that span company boundaries and continents. GS1 works with its customers and partners to develop market-driven and future-oriented solutions that directly contribute to their business success. Today, two million companies across more than 20 industries around the world use GS1's language to uniquely identify products, locations, and assets to capture relevant data and share it with business partners within value-added networks.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Information Technology Services | 13 |
Denergy, Inc.
 Denergy, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Denergy, Inc. engages in designing and marketing of footwear, sports and fitness products. The company was founded on May 10, 1988 and is headquartered in Key West, FL.
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| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear | 11 |
Kraft Foods International, Inc.
 Kraft Foods International, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Kraft Foods International, Inc. manufactures and markets food products. It markets many of the food brands, including kraft cheese, maxwell house & jacobs coffees, nabisco cookies and crackers, philadelphia cream cheese, oscar mayer meats, post cereals & milk chocolates. The company is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.
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| Extinct | Food Distributors | 8 |
Food Products Association
 Food Products Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Food Products Association represents the food products industry. The non-profit company is based in Washington.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
 Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Kraft Foods North America, Inc. is a company that wholesales food products. The company is based in Sioux Falls, SD.
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| Extinct | Food Distributors | 6 |
Implus Footcare LLC
 Implus Footcare LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Implus Footcare LLC manufactures and distributes footwear. Its brands include SOF SOLE, Perfect, SOF COMFORT, airplus, ICEtrekkers, balega and FitDeck. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear | 6 |
WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc.
 WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. designs and manufactures plastic single-use tableware and packaging products. It offers cocktail plate, coffee mugs, cutlery, deli containers, dinnerware, drinkware, kids' cups, lids, mini servingware, portion or shot glasses, serving tray, and straws. The company was founded on November 30, 1983 and is headquartered in Lancaster, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Industrial Machinery | 3 |
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. /Carex Healthcare Prod Div/ /Mgmt/
 Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. /Carex Healthcare Prod Div/ /Mgmt/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. is a private group led by the management of the Carex Healthcare Product Division.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Polk via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Chief Operating Officer | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Public Communications Contact | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BP PLC | Integrated Oil | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
The Holmes Group, Inc.
 The Holmes Group, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables The Holmes Group, Inc develops, manufactures and markets home and kitchen appliances. Its products include air purifiers, fans, heaters, humidifiers and lighting. The company has distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The Holmes Group was founded by Jordan A. Kahn in 1982 and is headquartered in Milford, MA. | Electronics/Appliances | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CARTER'S, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| STANDARD CHARTERED PLC | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
 Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. designs and manufactures injection molding equipment. Its products include systems, hot runners/controllers, molds, and software. It offers extension protection plan, machine audits and refurbishment, encore, pro-act, shotscope NX and express conversion services. The firm serves the beverage packaging and closures, specialty closures, medical, thinwall packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. The company was founded by Robert Schad in 1953 and is headquartered in Bolton, Canada. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC | Chemicals: Major Diversified | Founder Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Masergy Communications, Inc.
 Masergy Communications, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Masergy Communications, Inc. operates as software defined networking services company. Its solutions include unified communications, managed sd-wan and security. The company was founded by Barry D. Nalls in 2001 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Leverhulme Trust | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Coca-Cola North America
 Coca-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Coca-Cola North America produces and markets soft drinks. The firm markets soft drink brands and other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and sports and energy drinks. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | President President | |
Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd.
 Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd. produces and markets oral care and personal care products for home care and pet nutrition. Its brands include Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline and Suavitel. The company is located in Guildford, UK. | Other Consumer Services | General Counsel Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Unilever France SAS
 Unilever France SAS Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Unilever France SAS engages in the production and marketing of food, personal, and consumer goods. It offers pastry, desserts, pasta, food, drinks, personal care products, housekeeping items, cleaning goods, fruits, flowers, herbes, mouthwash, toothpaste, and perfumes. The company is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
Light Tower Fiber LLC
 Light Tower Fiber LLC Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Light Tower Fiber LLC provides wireless and fiber optic infrastructure to the communications industry. It offers fiber route miles coupled with comprehensive transport, alternative access, and nationwide long haul services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Boxborough, MA. | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Consolidated Precision Products Corp.
 Consolidated Precision Products Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Consolidated Precision Products Corp. manufactures engineered components and sub-assemblies for the commercial aerospace, military, and industrial markets. Its capabilities include sand core production; CNC (computer numerical control) and conventional machining; solidification modeling, tool design and construction; rapid prototyping; and painting and coating. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
FoodChain ID Group, Inc.
 FoodChain ID Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services FoodChain ID Group, Inc. engages in the provision of testing and certification services for food and agricultural products. It also offers inspection and consulting services. The company was founded by John Fagan in 1996 and is headquartered in Fairfield, IA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Melissa & Doug LLC
 Melissa & Doug LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Melissa & Doug LLC operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing toys for children. Its products include alphabet blocks, sorting clocks, bubble makers, puzzles, pool toys, dollhouses, stuffed animals, puppets, and learning mats. The company was founded by Doug Bernstein and Melissa Bernstein in 1988 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Recreational Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kendra Scott LLC
 Kendra Scott LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Kendra Scott LLC provides fashion jewelry and accessories. It offers earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets, charms, and accessories. The company was founded by Kendra Scott in 2002 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SRS Distribution, Inc.
 SRS Distribution, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services SRS Distribution, Inc. engages in the distribution of commercial and residential roofing products. It offers roofing shingles, metal, commercial supplies, skylights, chalking and cement supplies, ventilation equipment, building tools, siding materials, windows, doors, decking, veneer stones, building and farming supplies, acrylic block, soffits, fascia, gutter products and wood shakes, asphalt composition shingles, and slates. The company was founded in February 2008 and is headquartered in McKinney, TX. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Parts Town LLC
 Parts Town LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Parts Town LLC engages in the sale of restaurant parts and accessories for commercial kitchens through its online store and through referrals from customers, manufacturers, and service companies. The company was founded by Bill Reedy in 1987 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Consumer Goods Forum
 The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Torres Unidas Management Co.
 Torres Unidas Management Co. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Torres Unidas Management Co. provides solutions and services for communication towers and cellular infrastructure. Its services include site acquisition, permissions, leasing space, maintenance, build-to-suit and site management. The company is headquartered in Hollywood, FL. | Specialty Telecommunications | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| NOMAD FOODS LIMITED | Food: Specialty/Candy | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| API GROUP CORPORATION | Engineering & Construction | Founder Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
| ADMIRAL ACQUISITION LIMITED | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Founder Founder | |
Curriculum Associates LLC
 Curriculum Associates LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Curriculum Associates LLC engages in the design of research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The firm offers distance learning, actionable assessments, differentiating instruction, data-driven classrooms, blended mathematics curriculum, supporting English learners, and equity in learning. The company was founded by Frank E. Ferguson in 1969 and is headquartered in North Billerica, MA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 41 |
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| France | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 5 |
| Consumer Durables | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 903 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 243 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 209 |
| Chairman | 190 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 110 |
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| John Stipancich | 60 |
| Sunil Bharti Mittal | 57 |
| Gerardo Lopez | 47 |
| Paul Walsh | 44 |
| Martin Franklin | 42 |
| Paulus Polman | 41 |
| Ann Marie Fudge | 40 |
| Louise Ottilie Fresco | 33 |
| Richard Lubin | 32 |
| Judith Sprieser | 32 |
| D. Peeler | 32 |
| James Lawrence | 31 |
| Lorrie Norrington | 29 |
| Jeroen van der Veer | 28 |
| Betsy Holden | 28 |
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