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Norman S.
Matthews is currently a Director at Party City Corp.
since 2015, Director at Party City Holdings, Inc. since 2013, Director at Gordon Brothers Group LLC, Director at Ruby Ribbon, Inc. since 2015, Director at ETC Sunoco Holdings LLC since 1999, and Honorary Trustee at The American Museum of Natural History since 2010.
Former roles include Non-Executive Chairman at Party City Holdco, Inc. from 2018 to 2023, Independent Chairman at The Children's Place, Inc. from 2009 to 2024, Chairman at Trusted Media Brands, Inc. in 2010, Independent Director at Henry Schein, Inc. from 2002 to 2016, Director at Finlay Enterprises, Inc. from 1993 to 2010, Director-Emeritus at Toys "R" Us, Inc. from 1995 to 2014, Independent Director at Progressive Corp.
from 2011 to 2012, Independent Director at thredUP, Inc. from 2014 to 2022, Independent Director at Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. from 2010 to 2021, Independent Director at Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc. from 2012 to 2018, Independent Director at Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
from 2014 to 2023, and President at Macy's, Inc. from 1987 to 1988.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Princeton University conferred in 1954 and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Norman Matthews active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SUNOCO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 1998-12-31 |
Party City Holdings, Inc.
Party City Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes party goods | Director/Board Member | - |
Ruby Ribbon, Inc.
Ruby Ribbon, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Provides social commerce apparel services | Director/Board Member | 2015-11-22 |
Party City Corp.
Party City Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails party materials | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Gordon Brothers Group LLC
Gordon Brothers Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides asset valuation, lending, financing and investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates cultural museums | Director/Board Member | 2009-06-17 |
Former positions of Norman Matthews
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDREN'S PLACE, INC. | Chairman | 2024-03-07 |
| PARTY CITY HOLDCO INC. | Chairman | 2023-10-11 |
| GROCERY OUTLET HOLDING CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-19 |
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Training of Norman Matthews
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Private companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 35 |
|---|---|
Macy's, Inc.
Macy's, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Freeman Spogli Management Co LP
Freeman Spogli Management Co LP Investment ManagersFinance Freeman Spogli Management invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, primarily in North America with an EBITDA of USD 10 - 75 million and transaction value of USD 100 - 750 million. The firm focuses on industries such as consumer and distribution. It participates in growth stage capital transactions with an investment size of USD 75 - 300 million. | Finance |
Oneida Ltd.
Oneida Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Designs and distributes silver plated flatware and tabletop products | Consumer Durables |
Progressive Corp.
Progressive Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides automobile and property insurance and reinsurance services | Finance |
Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a direct marketing company | Commercial Services |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails toys and baby products | Retail Trade |
Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes healthcare products and services | Distribution Services |
Party City Corp.
Party City Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails party materials | Retail Trade |
Finlay Enterprises, Inc.
Finlay Enterprises, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates jewelry stores | Retail Trade |
Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp.
Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates jewelry stores | Retail Trade |
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets alkaline, zinc carbon & hearing aid batteries | Producer Manufacturing |
The Children's Place, Inc.
The Children's Place, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Designs, contract to manufacture and sells children's apparels | Retail Trade |
ETC Sunoco Holdings LLC
ETC Sunoco Holdings LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gasoline station | Retail Trade |
Galyan's Trading Co. LLC
Galyan's Trading Co. LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates camera, photographic supply stores, apparel, footwear, outdoor and athletic equipment | Retail Trade |
Rgg Services, Inc. (Massachusetts)
Rgg Services, Inc. (Massachusetts) Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Operates an online shopping destination for smart shoppers | Consumer Non-Durables |
thredUP, Inc.
thredUP, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online clothing resale shop | Retail Trade |
Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc.
Spectrum Brands Legacy, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies pet, lawn and garden and home pest control, insect repellents, shaving and grooming, personal care products and small household appliances | Distribution Services |
Party City Holdings, Inc.
Party City Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes party goods | Producer Manufacturing |
Gordon Brothers Group LLC
Gordon Brothers Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides asset valuation, lending, financing and investment services | Commercial Services |
Grocery Outlet, Inc.
Grocery Outlet, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Kroll LLC
Kroll LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial and risk advisory solutions | Finance |
Princeton University
Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TVI, Inc. (Washington)
TVI, Inc. (Washington) Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates thrift stores | Retail Trade |
BFI Wind Down, Inc.
BFI Wind Down, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and markets furniture | Consumer Durables |
The American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates cultural museums | Consumer Services |
Elah Holdings, Inc.
Elah Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as a holding company with interest focused on acquiring profitable commercial and industrial businesses | Finance |
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Screenskills Ltd.
Screenskills Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes, advances and provides training and education opportunities | Commercial Services |
SB/RH Holdings LLC
SB/RH Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Ruby Ribbon, Inc.
Ruby Ribbon, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Provides social commerce apparel services | Retail Trade |
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Party City Holdco, Inc.
Party City Holdco, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails party goods through online | Retail Trade |
Henry Schein Canada, Inc.
Henry Schein Canada, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales health care products | Distribution Services |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn, garden and home pest control products | Consumer Durables |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
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