Arnaud Ajdler
Founder at Engine Capital L.P.
Network origin in Arnaud Ajdler first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Harvard Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 400 |
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 55 | |
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.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 29 |
| Public Company | Specialty Insurance | 29 | |
| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 25 | |
O'Charley's LLC
 O'Charley's LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services O'Charley's LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It operates under three restaurant concepts: O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurant, and Stoney River Legendary Steaks. The O'Charley's menu features, including hand-cut and aged steaks, baby-back ribs basted with a sweet, yet smoky BBQ sauce, fresh salmon, a variety of seafood and salads. The Ninety Nine Restaurant menu features a wide selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, beef, chicken, and seafood entr?es and desserts. The Stoney River menu features several offerings of premium Midwestern beef, fresh seafood, and a variety of other gourmet entrees. The company was founded by Charley Watkins in 1971 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 18 |
| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 15 | |
| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 9 | |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 6 | |
The Topps Co., Inc.
 The Topps Co., Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables The Topps Co., Inc. engages in the production and distribution of confectionery products, baseball cards, and other collectibles and toys. Its products include trading cards, memorabilia, wall art, entertainment products, and applications. The company was founded by Abram Shorin, Ira Shorin, Joseph Shorin, and Philip Shorin in 1938 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 5 |
Staccato Acquisition Corp.
 Staccato Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Staccato Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It acquires and targets businesses involved in the construction, engineering, water, design, environmental, energy, recycling, waste management, and logistics industries. The company was founded on March 26, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 5 |
Rhapsody Acquisition Corp.
 Rhapsody Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company is a blank check company formed to serve as a vehicle to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination with an operating business. The Company is in the development stage.
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| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.
 The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Crescendo Partners LP
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| Hedge Fund | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 2 |
Engine Capital Management LP
 Engine Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Engine Capital Management LP (Engine Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Arnaud Ajdler in 2013. Engine Capital provides investment advisory services to a group of privately offered, pooled investment vehicles that each make investments according to a value-oriented special situations investment strategy.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
Arpeggio Acquisition Corp.
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| Extinct | Financial Conglomerates | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Arnaud Ajdler via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Stewart Title Guaranty Co.
 Stewart Title Guaranty Co. Specialty InsuranceFinance Stewart Title Guaranty Co. provides title insurance and related information services. It offers post-closing lender services, mortgage default management solutions, automated county clerk land records, property ownership mapping, geographic information systems, property information reports, flood certificates, document preparation, background checks and expertise in tax-deferred exchanges. The company was founded by Maco Stewart in 1893 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Insurance | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member President | |
| Concordia University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| World Presidents' Organization | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS, INC. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American Land Title Association
 American Land Title Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Land Title Association operates as a national trade association representing title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers, and real estate attorneys. The firm's mission is to improve the skills and knowledge of providers in the real property transaction, effectively advocate member concerns, and standardize products for industry use. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Stewart Title Co.
 Stewart Title Co. Specialty InsuranceFinance Stewart Title Co. provides title insurance services to real estate agents, brokers, lenders, and developers in the United States. It also provides property ownership mapping, flood certificates, tax deferred exchanges, document preparation, and background checking services. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Specialty Insurance | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
J. Alexander's LLC
 J. Alexander's LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services J. Alexander's LLC engages in the operation of casual dining restaurants. It offers beef, chicken, pasta dishes, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, czarina, Tuscan steak, grilled fish, mango papaya salsa, and chicken Milanese for lunch and dinner. The company was founded on April 29, 1971 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| LEGO MERG | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Construction Management Association of America
 Construction Management Association of America HomebuildingConsumer Durables Construction Management Association of America is an organization that provides education and training to professionals in the construction management industry. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. The company offers various programs, including certification, courses, and training, to improve the overall competency and performance of those in the industry. | Homebuilding | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. | Specialty Insurance | President Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Crescendo Advisors II LLC
 Crescendo Advisors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crescendo Advisors II LLC is an independent hedge fund management firm founded by Eric Rosenfeld in 1998. Headquartered in New York City, the firm manages assets of financially sophisticated clients. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New Jersey State Bar Association
 New Jersey State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Forman Mills, Inc.
 Forman Mills, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Forman Mills, Inc. operates a chain of apparel retail stores. It specializes in branded fashions for the family, footwear, casual wear, outerwear, fleece, team clothing, basics and home goods. The company was founded by Richard P. Forman in 1977 and is headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Refresco Beverages US Inc.
 Refresco Beverages US Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Refresco Beverages US, Inc. produces and retails beverages include carbonated soft drinks, beverages, juices, juice-based products, bottled water, organic and energy beverages and iced teas. It serves grocery, mass merchandise, drugstore chains, wholesale and convenience store chains. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BANK OF MONTREAL | Major Banks | Public Communications Contact Sales & Marketing | |
| ABSOLUTE SOFTWARE CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Georgia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Temple University (Pennsylvania) | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PRIMORIS SERVICES CORPORATION | Engineering & Construction | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
American Bankers Association, Inc.
 American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| PRIMO WATER CORPORATION | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Old Remco Holdings LLC
 Old Remco Holdings LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Old Remco Holdings LLC manufactures and provides alternators, starters and hybrid motors. Its products include starter motors, alternators and hybrid electric motors. The firm also designs, develops and manufactures hybrid electric motors that are used in both light and commercial vehicles including construction, public transit and agricultural applications. The company was founded by Frank Remy and Perry Remy in 1896 and is headquartered in Pendleton, IN. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| COM DEV INTERNATIONAL LTD | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Jamarant Capital LP | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Miami Herbert Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Université de Moncton | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
THL/Cannae Investors LLC
 THL/Cannae Investors LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services THL/Cannae Investors LLC provides technology enabled human resources and payroll processing services. The firm’s products include Human Capital Management, Dayforce HCM, Dayforce global Solutions, small business payroll & HR and Ceridian services. It specializes in tax services, employee benefits administration, corporate wellness and employee assistance, employee retention and recruitment services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Digital Insurance LLC
 Digital Insurance LLC Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Digital Insurance LLC engages in the provision of employee benefits and human resources solutions. It offers compliance services, human resource consulting, health and wellbeing, pharmacy consulting, and captive solutions. The company was founded by Michael Sullivan in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Pennsylvania State Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 42 |
| Canada | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 13 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Industrial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 629 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 250 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 191 |
| President | 125 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 120 |
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| John Quelch | 45 |
| Eric Rosenfeld | 44 |
| Catherine A. Allen | 40 |
| David Sgro | 30 |
| Sonya Brown | 29 |
| George Scanlon | 27 |
| Michael Goldstein | 27 |
| David McAusland | 27 |
| Richard Reiss | 26 |
| Manolo Sánchez Rodríguez | 26 |
| Francis Keating | 25 |
| Gregory Burns | 24 |
| Charles Gillman | 23 |
| Brent Bickett | 23 |
| Michael Blitzer | 23 |
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