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John W.
Eck is currently Chief Executive Officer & Director at The Sleep Train, Inc. and Executive Chairman, President & CEO at Mattress Firm, Inc. Former roles include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Mattress Firm Group, Inc. (2019–2025); Independent Director at Cincinnati Bell, Inc. (2014–2021); President & Director at Mattress Firm Holding Corp.; Chief Local Media Officer at Univision Communications, Inc. (2011–2019); President-Media Works at NBCUniversal Media LLC; President at The NBC Television Network Co. (1993–2011); Board Member at Peacock Equity; and Board Member at Comcast Ventures LLC.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Indiana University.
John Eck active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mattress Firm, Inc.
Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-05-27 |
The Sleep Train, Inc.
The Sleep Train, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates mattress stores | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of John Eck
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mattress Firm Group, Inc.
Mattress Firm Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails mattress | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-02-04 |
| CINCINNATI BELL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-06 |
Univision Communications, Inc.
Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television, radio and digital streaming network services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-11-30 |
Peacock Equity
Peacock Equity Investment ManagersFinance Peacock Equity focuses on investments in companies that are developing technologies, platforms or business models with a strong, strategic fit to Comcast Corp. The firm invests primarily in the advertising, content, technology and gaming industries. Investments typically range from $3 million to $25 million | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-06-18 |
The NBC Television Network Co.
The NBC Television Network Co. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Operates cable channels | President | 2010-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
Cincinnati Bell Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fiber internet services | Communications |
Univision Communications, Inc.
Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television, radio and digital streaming network services | Consumer Services |
Mattress Firm Holding Corp.
Mattress Firm Holding Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails mattresses, beds and pillows | Retail Trade |
The Sleep Train, Inc.
The Sleep Train, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates mattress stores | Retail Trade |
Mattress Firm, Inc.
Mattress Firm, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online store that sells mattresses, pillows and beds | Retail Trade |
NBCUniversal Media LLC
NBCUniversal Media LLC Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Owns and operates broadcast television networks | Consumer Services |
Indiana University
Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The NBC Television Network Co.
The NBC Television Network Co. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Operates cable channels | Consumer Services |
Peacock Equity
Peacock Equity Investment ManagersFinance Peacock Equity focuses on investments in companies that are developing technologies, platforms or business models with a strong, strategic fit to Comcast Corp. The firm invests primarily in the advertising, content, technology and gaming industries. Investments typically range from $3 million to $25 million | Finance |
Comcast Ventures LLC
Comcast Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Comcast Ventures LLC invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed to later stage investments with investments range from USD 2 - 15 million. The firm acts as a lead investor and also takes board seat. | Finance |
Mattress Firm Group, Inc.
Mattress Firm Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails mattress | Retail Trade |
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