Michael John Zimmerman
Chief Executive Officer at Prentice Capital Management LP
Profile
Michael John Zimmerman is the founder of Prentice Capital Management LP, which was founded in 2005.
He held the title of Limited Partner & Chief Investment Officer.
Currently, he is the Chairman of CR Acquisition Corp.
since 2008 and a Director at IT'SUGAR LLC.
In the past, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Kid Brands, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, a Director at Russ Berrie & Co., Inc. from 2006 to 2009, a Director at Seal123, Inc. from 2006 to 2010, and an Independent Director at dELiA*s, Inc. from 2011 to 2013.
He was also an Independent Director at Gaia, Inc. and a Director at NLE Holdings, Inc. In addition, he was a Portfolio Manager at S.A.C.
Capital Management LLC from 2000 to 2005 and a Portfolio Manager at S.A.C.
Capital Advisors LP.
Mr. Zimmerman received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1992.
Michael John Zimmerman active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Prentice Capital Management LP
Prentice Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Prentice Capital Management LP (Prentice) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Michael Zimmerman in 2005. Prentice offers investment advisory services to privately-placed pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-31 |
CR Acquisition Corp.
CR Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance CR Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It acquires an operating business through a stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination. The company targets the global retail, consumer products and services industries. CR Acquisition was founded in March 2008 and is headquartered New York, NY. | Chairman | 2008-02-29 |
IT'SUGAR LLC
IT'SUGAR LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade IT'SUGAR LLC operates as a candy and gift retailer. It offers giant 5LB gummy bear, exclusive large box of hi-chew candy, rainbow candy tackle box, love wins tank top, rilakkuma panda, and archer gummy bear and scotch tee shirt. The company was founded by Jeff Rubin in 2006 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael John Zimmerman
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WET SEAL INC | Director/Board Member | - |
Russ Berrie & Co., Inc.
Russ Berrie & Co., Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Russ Berrie & Co., Inc. engages in designing, importing, marketing and distributing infant and juvenile and gift consumer products. Its products include infant bedding and related nursery accessories and decor (Kids Line and CoCaLo), nursery furniture and related products (LaJobi), and developmental toys and feeding, bath and baby care items. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Oakland, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-22 |
NLE Holdings, Inc.
NLE Holdings, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables NLE Holdings, Inc. retails sports apparel and lifestyle clothing. It manufactures its own line of environmentally friendly clothing for men and women. The company was founded by Jolynn Ovington and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 2008-06-23 |
S.A.C. Capital Management LLC
S.A.C. Capital Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance S.A.C. Capital Management LLC provides investment services. It employs hedging strategies, including a multi-strategy, short equity strategy, a global macro strategy and quantitative strategies while making investments. The company was founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-04-30 |
GAIA, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Michael John Zimmerman
Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
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GAIA, INC. | Commercial Services |
KID BRANDS, INC. | Retail Trade |
Private companies | 9 |
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Russ Berrie & Co., Inc.
Russ Berrie & Co., Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Russ Berrie & Co., Inc. engages in designing, importing, marketing and distributing infant and juvenile and gift consumer products. Its products include infant bedding and related nursery accessories and decor (Kids Line and CoCaLo), nursery furniture and related products (LaJobi), and developmental toys and feeding, bath and baby care items. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Oakland, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
S.A.C. Capital Management LLC
S.A.C. Capital Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance S.A.C. Capital Management LLC provides investment services. It employs hedging strategies, including a multi-strategy, short equity strategy, a global macro strategy and quantitative strategies while making investments. The company was founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
Seal123, Inc.
Seal123, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Seal123, Inc. is a national multi-channel retailer selling fashion apparel and accessory items through its stores and e-commerce websites. The company operates through the following segments: Wet Seal and Arden B. The Wet Seal is a junior apparel brand for girls who seek fashion apparel and accessories at affordable prices, with a target customer age range of 13 to 23 years old. Wet Seal seeks to provide its customer base with a balance of trend right and fashion basic apparel and accessories that are budget-friendly. The Arden B is a fashion brand for the contemporary woman. It targets customers aged 24 to 34 years old and seeks to deliver differentiated contemporary fashion, dresses, sportswear separates and accessories for many occasions of the customers lifestyles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA. | Retail Trade |
S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP
S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 1992, S.A.C. Capital Advisors LP is a hedge fund manager located in Stamford, Connecticut with offices in New York City, Chicago and Boston. | Finance |
dELiA*s, Inc.
dELiA*s, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade dELiA*s, Inc. engages in the provision of apparel, accessories, footwear, and room furnishings to teenage consumers through direct mail catalogs, websites and, mall-based specialty retail stores. It has direct marketing segment which consists of its catalog and e-commerce business. The company was founded by Stephen I. Kahn in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
NLE Holdings, Inc.
NLE Holdings, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables NLE Holdings, Inc. retails sports apparel and lifestyle clothing. It manufactures its own line of environmentally friendly clothing for men and women. The company was founded by Jolynn Ovington and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Non-Durables |
CR Acquisition Corp.
CR Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance CR Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It acquires an operating business through a stock exchange, asset acquisition, or other similar business combination. The company targets the global retail, consumer products and services industries. CR Acquisition was founded in March 2008 and is headquartered New York, NY. | Finance |
Prentice Capital Management LP
Prentice Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Prentice Capital Management LP (Prentice) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Michael Zimmerman in 2005. Prentice offers investment advisory services to privately-placed pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. | Finance |
IT'SUGAR LLC
IT'SUGAR LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade IT'SUGAR LLC operates as a candy and gift retailer. It offers giant 5LB gummy bear, exclusive large box of hi-chew candy, rainbow candy tackle box, love wins tank top, rilakkuma panda, and archer gummy bear and scotch tee shirt. The company was founded by Jeff Rubin in 2006 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL. | Retail Trade |
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