Dennis Gies
Director/Board Member at Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
Network origin in Dennis Gies first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 86 |
Roark Capital Group, Inc.
 Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 63 |
Ares Private Equity Group
 Ares Private Equity Group Investment ManagersFinance Ares Private Equity Group (Ares Private Equity Group) is a private equity, a subsidiary of Ares Management LLC founded by Bennett Rosenthal, Antony Peter Ressler and David Benjamin Kaplan in the year 1997. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in Shanghai, China and London, United Kingdom.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 54 |
| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 34 | |
United Way of North Central Florida, Inc.
 United Way of North Central Florida, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of North Central Florida, Inc. provides social services. It specializes in community impact, education, fundraising, health, community development, leadership, advocacy and charitable giving. The company is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.
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| Subsidiary | Services to the Health Industry | 28 |
The Center for Early Education
 The Center for Early Education Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Center for Early Education operates as a not-for-profit organization. It is an independent school for children and toddlers. It offers toddler program, early childhood, kindergarten, elementary school, and campus tour. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 27 |
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC
 Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 24 |
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 19 | |
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
 Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operates as an omni-channel fashion retailer. It offers upscale assortments of apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and decorative home products to the consumers. The company was founded on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 13 |
mytheresa.com GmbH
 mytheresa.com GmbH Internet RetailRetail Trade mytheresa.com GmbH engages in the online retail of women's apparel. It offers designers, clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Retail | 11 |
| Public Company | Internet Retail | 11 | |
Number Holdings, Inc.
 Number Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Number Holdings, Inc. operates as holding company which engages in the retail business. The company is headquartered in Commerce, CA.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 9 |
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.
 Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based systems and services for national security agencies. It offers cyber systems and solutions, mission information technology, data analytics, intelligence analysis and operations, mission systems, and engineered solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 7 |
Deva Concepts LLC
 Deva Concepts LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Deva Concepts LLC engages in the provision of curly hair care products. It offers cleansers, conditioners, treatments, stylish, and tools. The company was founded by Lorraine Massey and Denis da Silva in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 4 |
MYT Holding LLC
 MYT Holding LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance MYT Holding LLC functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in DE.
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| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 4 |
Smart & Final, Inc.
 Smart & Final, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smart & Final, Inc. engages in wholesale grocery business. It supplies food, foodservice products, and culinary equipment through non-membership warehouse and wholesale stores. The firm offers dairy, meat, and baking products; grocery and dry food items; beverages; paper and packaging products; frozen food; kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies; and sundries. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Food Retail | 4 |
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Companies connected to Dennis Gies via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP LTD LLC | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| FLOOR & DECOR HOLDINGS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Roark Capital Management LLC
 Roark Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Management LLC provides mortgage investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Investment Managers | Founder President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc.
 U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Founder President Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc.
 Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. retails flooring and related products. Its products include stone, wood, laminate, and vinyl. The company was founded by George Vincent West in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Forest Products | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Theresa Warenvertrieb GmbH
 Theresa Warenvertrieb GmbH Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of MYT Holding LLC, Theresa Warenvertrieb GmbH is a German company that offers a unique shopping experience with international products. The company is based in Aschheim, Germany. The CEOs are Michael Kliger, Sebastian Dietzmann, and Tracy M. Preston. The company was founded in 1987 by Christoph Botschen and Susanne Botschen. Theresa Warenvertrieb was acquired by Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
NMG Parent LLC
 NMG Parent LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance NMG Parent LLC functions as an investment holding company. The company was founded on September 16, 2020 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NMG Germany GmbH
 NMG Germany GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., NMG Germany GmbH is an investment holding company. The company is based in Aschheim, Germany. The CEOs are Michael Kliger, Tracy M. Preston, Sebastian Dietzmann. The company was founded in 2014. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Goizueta Business School-Emory | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Guitar Center, Inc.
 Guitar Center, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Guitar Center, Inc. distributes musical instruments. It offers musical lessons, repairs, and rentals. The company was founded by Wayne Mitchell in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA. | Investment Managers | Chief Administrative Officer Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION II | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
| ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Maidenform Brands LLC
 Maidenform Brands LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Maidenform Brands LLC operates as a global intimate apparel firm. It, designs, sources and markets bras, pantie,s and shapewear. The company was founded by Ida Rosenthal, Enid Bissett, and William Rosenthal in 1922 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| PET VALU HOLDINGS LTD. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Inspire Brands, Inc.
 Inspire Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Restaurants | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WINGSTOP INC. | Restaurants | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Lehigh University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Neiman Marcus Holdings, Inc.
 Neiman Marcus Holdings, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Neiman Marcus Holdings, Inc. retails women and men's apparel in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc.
 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade 99 Cents Only Stores Texas, Inc. operates discount retail stores which sells general merchandise. It sells name-brand and private-label food and beverages, health and beauty aids, household goods, hardware and toys. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer President Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Private Investments
 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Private Investments Investment ManagersFinance Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Private Investments is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Martin Gerbert Gymnasium
 Martin Gerbert Gymnasium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Martin Gerbert Gymnasium operates as a gymnasium school. The private company is based in Horb, Germany. Michael Kliger has been the CEO of the German company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| VALORA N | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Vmo Aircraft Leasing ServiceCo. LLC
 Vmo Aircraft Leasing ServiceCo. LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Vmo Aircraft Leasing ServiceCo. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. LLC is a commercial aircraft lessor that provides liquidity and fleet solutions to airlines, lessors, and oems. The company operates through offices in multiple locations and was launched in January 2021 by a team of aviation industry veterans. Sean Sullivan has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
 CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of owning, operating, and franchising quick-service hamburger restaurants. Its brand portfolios include Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee?s Restaurants LLC. The company was founded by Carl L. Karcher in 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Euro Disney Corp.
 Euro Disney Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of The Walt Disney Co., Euro Disney Corp. is a company that owns and operates amusement parks. The company is based in Burbank, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A. | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Haas School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | 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 | |
Canadian Opera Co.
 Canadian Opera Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Canadian Opera Co. operates as an opera company. It enjoys an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Carvel LLC
 Carvel LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Carvel LLC provides retail ice cream franchise. The firm offers fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. Its menu include fresh scooped and soft serve ice cream, take-home novelty treats and premium ice cream cakes. The company was founded by Thomas A. Carvel in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | President Sales & Marketing | |
Focus Brands LLC
 Focus Brands LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Restaurants | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cinnabon LLC
 Cinnabon LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Cinnabon LLC owns and operates bakeries. It serves cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. The firm operates franchises in shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The company was founded on April 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer President | |
Hellman & Friedman LLC
 Hellman & Friedman LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hellman & Friedman LLC (Hellman & Friedman) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 39 |
| Canada | 7 |
| Germany | 4 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 20 |
| Finance | 12 |
| Retail Trade | 8 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 404 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 146 |
| Chairman | 89 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 73 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 72 |
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| Felicia Thornton | 26 |
| Daniel C. Lukas | 23 |
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| Dawne Hickton | 21 |
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| Marjorie Lao | 20 |
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