Jeffrey Alan Cole
Director/Board Member at SAFILO GROUP S.P.A.
Profile
Jeffrey Alan Cole was the founder of Cole National Corp.
(founded in 1983) and Fraimz LLC (founded in 2010), where he held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
He currently holds positions as Non-Executive Director at Safilo Group SpA and Member-Supervisory Board at GrandVision Europe BV, both starting in 2010.
He also holds the title of President at Cole Ltd.
(United States of America) and Trustee at Cole Eye Institute and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
In the past, he held positions as Chairman at Ohio Arts Council, Director at American Consumer Products, Inc., Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., and XMH Corp.
1, and Non-Executive Director at Hilco, Inc. (Illinois).
He was also a Director at REFAC Optical Group, Inc., Victoria Financial Corp., Harris InfoSource, MB Associates, Inc., Trimaran Capital Partners LLC, and Professional Sports Publications, Inc. Additionally, he served as a Member-Supervisory Board at GrandVision NV from 1996 to 2021.
Mr. Cole received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Jeffrey Alan Cole active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SAFILO GROUP S.P.A. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-28 |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Cleveland Clinic Foundation operates as a non-profit academic, research, and medical center. It offers clinic and hospital care with research and education services. The company was founded by Charles Posternack, George W. Crile, Frank E. Bunts, William E. Lower and John Phillips on February,5 1921 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Cole Eye Institute | Director/Board Member | - |
Fraimz LLC
 Fraimz LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Fraimz LLC operates eyewear accessories stores. The private company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company was founded by Jeffrey Alan Cole. Jeffrey Alan Cole has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-12-31 |
| Cole Ltd. (United States of America) | President | - |
GrandVision Europe BV
 GrandVision Europe BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision Europe BV owns and operates optical retail stores. The firm operates master and individual franchises, as well as joint ventures in other countries. It offers a range of services provided by its vision experts, prescription glasses including frames and lenses, contact lenses and contact lens care products, and sunglasses both plain and with prescription lenses. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered at Schiphol, in the Netherlands. | Director/Board Member | 1995-12-31 |
Former positions of Jeffrey Alan Cole
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GRANDVISION N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-31 |
REFAC Optical Group, Inc.
 REFAC Optical Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade REFAC Optical Group, Inc. provides vision care products and services. It offers designer brands and private label prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, readymade readers, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Blackwood, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2007-05-06 |
Cole National Corp.
 Cole National Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Cole National Corp. provides vision care products and services. It offers prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses and accessories, personalized gifts, and eye examinations. The company was founded by Joseph E. Cole in 1944 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-05-31 |
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Training of Jeffrey Alan Cole
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| SAFILO GROUP S.P.A. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 18 |
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American Consumer Products, Inc.
 American Consumer Products, Inc. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Part of Boss Holdings, Inc., American Consumer Products, Inc. is a company that makes specialty hardware products. The private company is based in Solon, OH. American Consumer Products was acquired by Vista 2000, Inc. on October 02, 1995 for $13.50 million. | Consumer Durables |
Cole National Corp.
Cole National Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Cole National Corp. provides vision care products and services. It offers prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses and accessories, personalized gifts, and eye examinations. The company was founded by Joseph E. Cole in 1944 and is headquartered in Twinsburg, OH. | Retail Trade |
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc.
 Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. is a company based in St. Louis, MO. | Retail Trade |
XMH Corp. 1
 XMH Corp. 1 Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables XMH Corp. 1 manufactures and markets business, casual and golf apparel for men and women. The company's principal activities are to manufacture and market men's and women's apparel. The Men's Apparel Group designs, manufactures and markets men's tailored clothing, slacks, and sportswear and dress furnishings. The Women's Apparel Group designs and markets women's career apparel, sportswear and accessories. Its products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, off-price marketers, catalogs and through electronic commerce channels. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
REFAC Optical Group, Inc.
REFAC Optical Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade REFAC Optical Group, Inc. provides vision care products and services. It offers designer brands and private label prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, readymade readers, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Blackwood, NJ. | Retail Trade |
| Victoria Financial Corp. | Finance |
Harris InfoSource
 Harris InfoSource Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Harris InfoSource provides business databases, directories and online information solutions. It offers business databases and directories on market coverage, premium manufacturing and information on firms in all other industries. Harris InfoSource was founded in 1972 by Robert and Beatrice Harris and is located in Twinsburg, OH. | Commercial Services |
MB Associates, Inc.
 MB Associates, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of MobilePro Corp., MB Associates, Inc. provides health care claims services. The private company is based in Fishkill, NY. | Finance |
GrandVision Europe BV
GrandVision Europe BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision Europe BV owns and operates optical retail stores. The firm operates master and individual franchises, as well as joint ventures in other countries. It offers a range of services provided by its vision experts, prescription glasses including frames and lenses, contact lenses and contact lens care products, and sunglasses both plain and with prescription lenses. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered at Schiphol, in the Netherlands. | Retail Trade |
Trimaran Capital Partners LLC
 Trimaran Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trimaran Capital Partners LLC (Trimaran Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Jay R. Bloom, Andrew R. Heyer and Dean C. Kehler. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| Cole Ltd. (United States of America) | |
Professional Sports Publications, Inc.
 Professional Sports Publications, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Professional Sports Publications, Inc. publishes magazines, yearbooks, and special events publications. The company provides advertising sales services for professional sports franchises, postseason events, the NASCAR circuit, horse races, and tennis tournaments. The company offers advertising sales, graphic design, content management, printing, production, and vending services. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Hilco, Inc. (Illinois)
 Hilco, Inc. (Illinois) Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Hilco, Inc. (Illinois) provides real estate services. The company was founded on August 18, 1987 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Finance |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Cleveland Clinic Foundation operates as a non-profit academic, research, and medical center. It offers clinic and hospital care with research and education services. The company was founded by Charles Posternack, George W. Crile, Frank E. Bunts, William E. Lower and John Phillips on February,5 1921 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Health Services |
| Ohio Arts Council | |
GrandVision NV
 GrandVision NV Specialty StoresRetail Trade GrandVision NV is a holding company, which engages in optical retailing and delivers eye care products. It operates through the following segments: G4, Other Europe, and America & Asia. The G4 segment comprises of The Netherlands and Belgium, France, Spain, Luxembourg and Monaco, Germany and Austria, and the United Kingdom, Ireland, and operations in several Middle-Eastern countries. The Other Europe segment includes the Nordis, Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy, Malta Portugal, and Switzerland. The America & Asia segment consists of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, China, India, Russia, and Turkey. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Schiphol, Netherlands. | Retail Trade |
Fraimz LLC
Fraimz LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Fraimz LLC operates eyewear accessories stores. The private company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company was founded by Jeffrey Alan Cole. Jeffrey Alan Cole has been the CEO since incorporation. | Retail Trade |
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