William E. Watts
Director/Board Member at J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp.
Network origin in William E. Watts first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | 29 |
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 | 28 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 25 | |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 15 |
| Public Company | Home Improvement Chains | 11 | |
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 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 6 |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 6 |
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 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William E. Watts via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Seitel, Inc.
 Seitel, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Seitel, Inc. engages in the provision of seismic data and geophysical services. Its seismic data library includes both onshore and offshore three-dimensional and two-dimensional data and offshore multi-component data. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Engineering & Construction | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc.
 Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. provides auto auction services. The firm offers repairable vehicles, cars and trucks parts, recovered-theft, fleet lease, and rental vehicles. It services include sellers, buyers and vendors. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Westchester, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sheridan Healthcare, Inc.
 Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sheridan Healthcare, Inc. provides medical and healthcare solutions for anesthesiology and other specialties to physicians, hospitals and outpatient centers. It specializes in anesthesia, radiology, emergency medicine, neonatology, and other pediatric subspecialties services. The firm also provides support, training, and management services in non-clinical areas. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Sunrise, FL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
| AMBASSADORS GROUP INC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer President Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Tile Shop LLC
 The Tile Shop LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Tile Shop LLC manufactures natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials and related accessories. The company was founded by Robert A. Rucker in 1985 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Chairman Director/Board Member | |
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 Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | |
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 Chairman | |
J.W. Childs Associates, Inc.
 J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J.W. Childs Associates, Inc. operates as a private equity firm, which specializes in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. The company was founded on February 15, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Investment Managers | Chairman President Private Equity Investor | |
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 Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC
 Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta Simmons Bedding LLC engages in the manufacture of bedding products. Its brands include Serta, Beautyrest, and Tomorrow Sleep. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Doraville, GA. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Esselte LLC
 Esselte LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Esselte LLC manufactures and distributes office files, folders and stationery. The firm makes paper-based filing and document management items, workspace products and computer accessories under the Esselte, Leitz, Oxford, Pendaflex and Xyron brands. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Simmons Co.
 Simmons Co. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
Advanced Recovery Systems LLC
 Advanced Recovery Systems LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Advanced Recovery Systems LLC engages in the provision of behavioral healthcare management services. It offers assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions, eating disorders, and mental health concerns. The company was founded by Mitchell Eisenberg and Lewis D. Gold in December 2013 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Sawaya Partners LLC
 Sawaya Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc., Sawaya Partners LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2001 by Fuad Sawaya. Sawaya Partners was acquired by Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. on December 31, 2021. | Investment Managers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
aPriori Capital Partners LP
 aPriori Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance aPriori Capital Partners LP (aPriori Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Susan C. Schnabel and Colin Taylor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
V3 Brands Asia Ltd.
 V3 Brands Asia Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables V3 Brands Asia Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. It engages in the sale and marketing of lifestyle and wellness products in Singapore. The company operates through three reportable segments: Retail, Distribution and Corporate. The Retail segment operates lifestyle and wellness products. The Distribution segment engages in the distribution of lifestyle and wellness products. The Corporate segment is involved in the group level corporate services, investment properties, treasury functions, group financing and investments. V3 Brands Asia was founded by Chye Hock Sim in 1979 and is headquartered in Singapore. | Household/Personal Care | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC
 Wells Fargo Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The NutraSweet Co.
 The NutraSweet Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Coldmatic Refrigeration Products Corp.
 Coldmatic Refrigeration Products Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Coldmatic Refrigeration Products Corp. provides custom-built temperature controlled display cases and construction products. Its products include cold storage room, walk-in-cooler and freezer installation. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Concord, Canada. | Electronics/Appliances | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| RAND WORLDWIDE, INC. | Packaged Software | Chairman 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 | |
| DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Maryland | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| OSIM INTERNATIONAL LTD. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder |
Statistics
International
| United States | 37 |
| Singapore | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Distribution Services | 6 |
| Retail Trade | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 398 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 153 |
| President | 78 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 77 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 59 |
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| Markus Jooste | 49 |
| John Childs | 40 |
| Peter Kamin | 40 |
| Jackson Tai | 38 |
| Philip B. Livingston | 31 |
| Dana Schmaltz | 26 |
| Ronald Mittelstaedt | 24 |
| Adam L. Suttin | 24 |
| Joseph Fortunato | 22 |
| Chye Hock Sim | 22 |
| Chris Hadley | 19 |
| Charles Eitel | 18 |
| Ann Soo Lui-Chan | 17 |
| Ted Yun | 17 |
| Ronald D. Boire | 17 |
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