Charles Knight
Director of Finance/CFO at THE CATO CORPORATION
Net worth: 307 008 $ as of 31/05/2024
Network origin in Charles Knight first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 95 |
| Subsidiary | Drugstore Chains | 17 | |
| Public Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 14 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Charles Knight via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Babies R US Superstore
 Babies R US Superstore Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Babies "R" US operates retail stores. It offers products for newborns and infants, including cribs, furniture, car seats, strollers, formula, diapers, bedding, and toys. The company was founded in 1996 and is located in Wayne, NJ. | Recreational Products | President Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY | Department Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd.
 Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us-Japan Ltd. operates a chain of toy and juvenile products retail stores. Its products include educational toys, dolls, plush toys and character toys, video games, bicycles, sporting goods, stationery, baby clothing, shoes, strollers, car seats, food and formula. The company was founded on November 21, 1989 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 Director/Board Member | |
| MACY'S, INC. | Department Stores | President Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Toys "R" Us Children's Fund, Inc. | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| ALEXANDER'S, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member President Investor Relations Contact | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| VORNADO REALTY TRUST | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | College/University | Director/Board Member President | |
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte
 The YMCA of Greater Charlotte Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The YMCA of Greater Charlotte operates as a community service organization. It serves all people, regardless of their ability to pay, with programs that develop the spirit, mind, and body. It provides traditional daycare, an after school enrichment program, and day camp activities. It also offers programs designed to develop the spirit, mind and body through cardiovascular and muscular activity. The company was founded in November 1874 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| THE TJX COMPANIES | Apparel/Footwear Retail | President Director/Board Member | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Compliance Officer | |
| PETSMART, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
 National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
 Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| HENRY SCHEIN, INC. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ULTA BEAUTY, INC. | Specialty Stores | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | Discount Stores | President Director/Board Member | |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) is a private equity subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc founded in 1976 by Henry Kravis, George Roberts and Jerome Kohlberg. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
Toys R US SARL
 Toys R US SARL Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" US SARL retails games and toys. It offers dolls, action figures, video games, board games, radio-controlled vehicles, puzzles, playsets, and related accessories. The company is headquartered in Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
HR Policy Association
 HR Policy Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HR Policy Association operates membership organizations. It offers services senior human resources executives of 500 corporations. The firm share training strategies and propose changes to public policy relating to employment, labor and workplace issues. The company was founded in 1957 and is located in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Duane Reade, Inc.
 Duane Reade, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Duane Reade, Inc. ownes and operates drug stores. It provides over-counter drugs, health and beauty care items, cosmetics, greeting cards, photo supplies, and photo finishing. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Drugstore Chains | Chief Administrative Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| BUREAU VERITAS SA | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Human Resources Officer Private Equity Investor | |
Galyan's Trading Co. LLC
 Galyan's Trading Co. LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Galyans Trading Co., Inc. operates camera & photographic supply, apparel, footwear, outdoor and athletic equipment stores. The company was founded by Patrick W. Galyan and is located in Plainfield, IN. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Trusted Media Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand and multi-platform media and direct marketing company. The firm publishes magazines, books, music collections, and video products. It offers consumer goods and fitness products. The company was founded by DeWitt Wallace in 1922 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Chairman Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Chairman Chairman | |
| PARTY CITY HOLDCO INC. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Comptroller/Controller/Auditor |
Statistics
International
| United States | 46 |
| France | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 19 |
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Distribution Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 476 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 213 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 118 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 91 |
| President | 83 |
Most connected contacts
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| Mohsin Meghji | 37 |
| Michael Fascitelli | 37 |
| Norman Matthews | 35 |
| Melvin Keating | 31 |
| Sing Wang | 27 |
| Michael Goldstein | 27 |
| Dean Nelson | 25 |
| David H. Edwab | 22 |
| David Brandon | 21 |
| Nancy J. Karch | 21 |
| Antonio Urcelay Alonso | 21 |
| Stephanie Stahl | 20 |
| Dorvin Lively | 19 |
| Gerald Storch | 19 |
| Joseph Macnow | 19 |
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