Network origin in Eddie Combs first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 120 | |
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Samsung Electronics America, Inc. provides marketing services for consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. It delivers digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, information technoogy and home appliance products. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
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| Subsidiary | Telecommunications Equipment | 15 |
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 7 | |
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 5 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Eddie Combs via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Kmart Holding Corp.
 Kmart Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Kmart Holding Corp. provides mass merchandising services. It serves through its Kmart and Kmart Supercenter retail outlets in Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands & Guam and through its online shopping website. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Treasurer President Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| SEARS CANADA INC. | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp.
 Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. provides investment services. It raises funds by issuing commercial paper, medium-term notes, and discrete underwritten debt. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Greenville, DE. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ESL Investments, Inc.
 ESL Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ESL Investments, Inc. is a privately-owned hedge fund sponsor and registered investment adviser founded in 1988. Headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, ESL manages assets on a discretionary basis in one master fund, ESL Partners LP. They also offer investments in ESL Partners through ESL Limited, a Bermuda-based “feeder fund”. Investors in the funds are generally comprised of ultra high-net worth individuals and family offices, but also include private and public pension plans, financial institutions, and other institutional investors. | Investment Managers | President Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| LANDS' END, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| AUTONATION, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AUTOZONE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Other Consumer Services | 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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| W.W. GRAINGER, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO President | |
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 | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| USG CORPORATION | Construction Materials | Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a private company that supplies industrial products. The company is based in Lake Forest, IL. The company was founded in 1927. | Wholesale Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Private Equity Investor | |
Sony Electronics, Inc.
 Sony Electronics, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Sony Electronics, Inc. manufactures consumer electronics products. Its products include televisions and home theater, projector, blu-ray and DVD players, head phones, audio systems, digital voice recorders, cameras, mobile tablets and smart devices. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Park Ridge, NJ. | Electronics/Appliances | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Association of National Advertisers, Inc.
 Association of National Advertisers, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Association of National Advertisers is a non profit organization which is a representative body for the marketing community. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Corelle Brands LLC
 Corelle Brands LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Corelle Brands LLC engages in the manufacture and market of kitchen and house ware products. It offers household tools, bake ware, and cutlery products. The firm's brands include CorningWare, Pyrex, Corelle, Revere, EKCO, Baker's Secret, Magnalite, Chicago Cutlery, and Olfa. The company was founded by Edward Katzinger in 1888 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Electronics/Appliances | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
OfficeMax LLC
 OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Claire's Stores, Inc.
 Claire's Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's Stores, Inc. engages in the retail of jewelry and accessories under the Claires and Icing brands. It operates through the North America and Europe segment. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| BED BATH & BEYOND INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
California Builder Appliances, Inc.
 California Builder Appliances, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade California Builder Appliances, Inc. distributes home appliances. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC
 Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sears Protection Company (Florida) LLC engages in retailing industry. The company is headquartered in Engages in providing personal services, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Brands Management Corp.
 Sears Brands Management Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sears Brands Management Corp. specializes in the wholesale export of Sears brand name products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart of Washington LLC
 Kmart of Washington LLC Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart of Washington LLC engages in the retail sale of merchandise. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Florida Builder Appliances, Inc.
 Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Florida Builder Appliances, Inc. engages in the supply of residential construction products. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kmart Stores of Texas LLC
 Kmart Stores of Texas LLC Discount StoresRetail Trade Kmart Stores of Texas LLC engages in the retail sale of a variety of merchandise. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
SOE, Inc.
 SOE, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade SOE, Inc. engages in the retail sale of home appliances. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sears Protection Co.
 Sears Protection Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sears Protection Co. engages in the provision of retailing services. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| Canada | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Distribution Services | 5 |
| Finance | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 335 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 233 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 95 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 79 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 73 |
Most connected contacts
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| William Charles Kunkler | 36 |
| Donald J. Carty | 34 |
| Scott Huckins | 30 |
| Robert Schriesheim | 29 |
| Richard Perry | 27 |
| Paul G. DePodesta | 23 |
| Aylwin Lewis | 23 |
| Jeffrey Balagna | 20 |
| Alan J. Lacy | 19 |
| Scott Freidheim | 19 |
| Sue Gove | 19 |
| Eran Avigdor Lendner | 18 |
| John Absmeier | 17 |
| Ronald D. Boire | 17 |
| Youssef Bennani | 17 |
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