William Brown
Founder at CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
Net worth: 213 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Network origin in William Brown first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Consumer Sundries | 54 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to William Brown via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLOROX COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bluestem Brands, Inc.
 Bluestem Brands, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bluestem Brands, Inc. operates as a multi-brand online retailer. It offers home products such as housewares, entertainment related, bed and bath, lawn and garden items, home furnishings, and hardware products. The firm also offers a variety of credit options to provide families on a budget the flexibility of paying over time. The company was founded by Thomas J. Petters and Theodore Deikel in 2002 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer | |
Gerber Products Co., Inc.
 Gerber Products Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gerber Products Co. manufactures and supplies baby foods and infant care items. The firm also makes baby cereal, juices and toddler food along with baby bath and skincare products, bottles, tethers, breastfeeding accessories, spill-proof cups, infant toys and clothing. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Fremont, MI. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA | Chemicals: Agricultural | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Stride Rite Corp.
 The Stride Rite Corp. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Stride Rite Corp. manufactures and markets children's footwear. The firm also markets athletic and casual footwear for children and adults. Its brands include Keds, Grasshoppers, Robeez, Saucony, Hind, Sperry Top-sider and Tommy Hilfiger. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Timberland LLC
 Timberland LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Timberland LLC manufactures, designs, and distributes apparel, footwear, and accessories for men and women. It offers shirts, shorts, pants, travel gear, bags, watches, belts, sunglasses, shoes, leather goods, and other related products. The company was founded by Nathan Swartz in 1952 and is headquartered in Stratham, NH. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
United Dominion Industries Ltd.
 United Dominion Industries Ltd. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing United Dominion Industries Ltd. provides proprietary manufactured and engineered products. Its products include water cooling towers, cast iron boilers, pumps and leak detectors, power generation, refrigeration, HVAC & industrial uses to industrial and commercial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Building Products | President | |
| DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member | |
Mikasa, Inc.
 Mikasa, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Mikasa, Inc. designs and markets home accessories which include formal and casual dinnerware, crystal stemware, serveware stainless-steel flatware and decorative accessories. The firm's brands include Mikasa, studio nova, home beautiful and Christopher Stuart. It also sells products through the independent retailers, department stores, home shopping networks, hotels and restaurants. The company was founded by George Aratani in 1948 and is located in Secaucus, NJ | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer | |
TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc.
 TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc. engages in the wholesale and retail distribution of food, groceries, household products and beverages, and the manufacture and marketing of ice cream and desserts, snacks, and beverages. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Food Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Westaff, Inc.
 Westaff, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Westaff, Inc. provides staffing services. It offers request for information, recruiting and screening, workforce, performance, and risk management. The company was founded on December 13, 1994 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member | |
Amscan Holdings, Inc.
 Amscan Holdings, Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Amscan Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in the distribution of party goods. It caters paper and plastic tableware, metallic and latex balloons, accessories, novelties, costumes, other garments, gifts and stationery sectors. The company is headquartered in Elmsford, NY. | Industrial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman | |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 | |
Amy's Kitchen UK Ltd.
 Amy's Kitchen UK Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Table Rock Group LLC, Amy's Kitchen UK Ltd. is an organic food pioneer that has been cooking with delicious, non-GMO ingredients since 1987. The private company is based in Bedford, UK. The British company makes gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian foods for all. The company believes that good, flavorful food is made with high-quality ingredients and a lot of love. The company was founded in 1987 by Rachel Anne Berliner and Andy Berliner, who made the first Amy's product right out of their family kitchen. The CEO is Andrew Richman Berliner. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SOLO BRANDS, INC. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of California, San Francisco | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Claremont McKenna College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| BLUM GROU | Internet Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Party City Holdings, Inc.
 Party City Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Party City Holdings Inc. engages in the supply of party goods. It offers costumes, accessories, and decorations. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Elmsford, NY. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Bunker Hill Management LLC
 Bunker Hill Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bunker Hill Management LLC (Bunker Hill Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Mark H. DeBlois, Robert Clark, Brian E. Kinsman. The firm is headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| BOWFLEX INC. | Recreational Products | Chief Executive Officer | |
White Deer Management LLC
 White Deer Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance White Deer Management LLC (White Deer Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Benjamin Allen Guill and Thomas Jeffery Edelman. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas with additional office in New York. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
GNC Corp.
 GNC Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 38 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 9 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Retail Trade | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 134 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 93 |
| President | 55 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 48 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 36 |
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| Courtnee Chun | 22 |
| Gus Halas | 22 |
| Glenn Novotny | 20 |
| Christopher Metz | 17 |
| John Balousek | 17 |
| Thomas Colligan | 16 |
| John Ranelli | 15 |
| Mike Edwards | 13 |
| Frank Palantoni | 13 |
| Michael Griffith | 12 |
| Bradley P. Johnson | 10 |
| Nicholas Lahanas | 10 |
| Timothy Cofer | 9 |
| Brendan Dougher | 9 |
| Andrew Woeber | 9 |
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