Paul Best
Director/Board Member at CWplus
Network origin in Paul Best first degree
Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Warburg Pincus International LLC
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 29 |
Claire's Stores, Inc.
Claire's Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's Stores, Inc. engages in the retail of jewelry and accessories under the Claires and Icing brands. It operates through the North America and Europe segment. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 16 |
Extinct | Discount Stores | 13 | |
Claire's Holdings LLC
Claire's Holdings LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Claire's Holdings LLC offers various products including jewelry, fashion accessories, tech accessories, cosmetics and more. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.
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| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 13 |
Zesko Holding BV
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| Extinct | Cable/Satellite TV | 10 |
CWplus
CWplus Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous CWplus is a British mental health care company that has developed a new approach to mental health care for young people and their families. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The company has commissioned seven BA Illustration artists to document hospital life through drawing for their 2023 Drawn in Residence programme. The Neonatal Palliative Care Project is another initiative by the company that aims to provide the best possible care to babies and their families during the most challenging time of their lives. CWplus encourages people to share their stories if they or someone they know has been helped by their hospitals. Chris Chaney has been the CEO of the company since 2016.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 10 |
Book Retail Bidco Ltd.
Book Retail Bidco Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Book Retail Investco Ltd., Book Retail Bidco Ltd. is a British company that operates book and stationery stores. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2018.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 4 |
Book Retail Midco Ltd.
Book Retail Midco Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Book Retail Investco Ltd., Book Retail Midco Ltd. is a holding company that is involved in the retailing of books, stationery, and related products. The company is based in London, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 3 |
Paper Source, Inc.
Paper Source, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Paper Source, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets paper products. It offers gifts, cards, gift wrap, wedding invitations, stationery, and crafts. The company was founded by James E. York and Susan Lindstrom in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Pulp & Paper | 2 |
W&G Foyle Ltd.
W&G Foyle Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade W&G Foyle Ltd. owns and operates book stores. It offers books, gift items, stationery, assorted memorabilia, and items such as printed music. It sells its products through retail locations and also online. The company was founded in 1903 by William Foyle and Gilbert Foyle and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Paul Best via their personal network
Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
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LIBBEY INC. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ZALE CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Warburg Pincus LLC
Warburg Pincus LLC Investment ManagersFinance Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg Pincus) is a private equity subsidiary of Warburg Pincus & Company US LLC founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ROYAL KPN N.V. | Major Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS | Food Retail | Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
University of Bari | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
J SAINSBURY PLC | Food Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
JD SPORTS FASHION PLC | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
University of Oxford | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cinven Group Ltd.
Cinven Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Cinven Group Ltd (Cinven Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
INVESTCORP HOLDINGS B.S.C. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Poundland Ltd.
Poundland Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Poundland Ltd. owns and operates retail stores. It offers health, beauty, home, gardens, leisure, entertainment, stationery, crafts, and food and drink products. The company was founded in December 1990 and is headquartered in Willenhall, the United Kingdom. | Discount Stores | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Claire's Boutiques, Inc.
Claire's Boutiques, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's Boutiques, Inc. operates jeweler and fashion accessories stores. It offers hats, earrings, necklace sets, headbands, gloves and so much more. The company is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL. | Specialty Stores | President Director/Board Member | |
University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Singular Bank SA
Singular Bank SA Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Singular Bank SA, also known as Self Bank, is a bank that helps individuals take control of their finances. The company is based in Madrid, Spain, and has subsidiaries in Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Cayman Islands, and Portugal. The Spanish company offers free Visa cards with no commissions and free withdrawals from any ATM worldwide. The bank provides a free alert service for added security and offers various investment products that can be traded through a Cuenta Bolsa account. The company was founded in 1966, and Javier Marin Romano has been the CEO since 2019. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Tufts University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Bristol | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Delft University of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Chief Executive Officer | |
University of Bocconi | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Perugia | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Fairfield Energy Ltd.
Fairfield Energy Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Fairfield Energy Ltd. produces upstream oil. It operates a balanced portfolio of North Sea assets, including the producing Dunlin cluster of fields in the Northern North Sea and the producing Clipper South field in the Southern Gas Basin. The company was founded by Christopher Alan Wright, Jon Gluyas, Jim Henderson, Andrew R. Hockey, and Mark McAllister in September 2005 and is headquartered in Westhill, the United Kingdom. | Oil & Gas Production | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Association of Corporate Directors
National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
EXPRESS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Institute of Grocery Distribution
The Institute of Grocery Distribution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Grocery Distribution is an organization that consists of two communities, Commercial Insight and Social Impact. The non-profit company is based in Watford, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The organization aims to drive change that makes a tangible difference for society, business, and the individual. Sarah Bradbury has been the CEO of the British company since 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ziggo BV
Ziggo BV Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Ziggo BV provides entertainment and communication services. It offers television, internet, landline, and mobile telephony services. The company was founded in1984 and is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands. | Cable/Satellite TV | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
SD Worx Sociaal Secretariaat VZW
SD Worx Sociaal Secretariaat VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SD Worx Sociaal Secretariaat VZW engages in the provision of payroll, human resources and legal solutions. It offers staffing, compensation and benefits, training courses, consulting, and research services. The company was founded on October 22, 1946 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
AVG TECHNOLOGIES NV | Packaged Software | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Ziggo Bond Co. BV
Ziggo Bond Co. BV Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Ziggo Bond Co. BV provides analogue, digital radio, television, broadband internet and telephony services. It offers analogue and digital radio and television; broadband internet; and telephony services. It is also owns and operates a broadband and cable network. The company was founded on March 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Canford School Ltd.
Canford School Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Canford School Ltd. provides educational services. It operates sports centre, sports academy, gulf club and music concerts and events. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Wimborne, DO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
North E&P AS
North E&P AS Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals North E&P AS operates as an oil and gas exploration company. It focuses exclusively on exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The firm provides oil and gas refining services. The company was founded in September 2011 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Oil & Gas Production | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
ZIGGO | Major Telecommunications | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sand Hill Petroleum BV
Sand Hill Petroleum BV Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Sand Hill Petroleum BV operates as an exploration and production company. It focuses on onshore conventional hydrocarbon resources in the Pannonia Basin, primarily Hungary and Romania. The company was founded in December 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Integrated Oil | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Mercator Solutions FZE
Mercator Solutions FZE Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mercator Solutions FZE provides information technology solutions to travel, transportation, and logistics industry. The firm's services include implementation, management consulting, business process reengineering, and technology audit and analysis. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cinven Partners LLP
Cinven Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Cinven Partners LLP provides investment advisory and monitoring services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ipan GmbH
Ipan GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IPAN GmbH offers security and financial management services. The firm offers renewal service for patents, designs, trademarks, patents, trademarks, design services content for law firms and corporations and cost analysis of IP fees. The company was founded by Anton Bory in 2004 and is headquartered in Munich Haar, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Blue Yonder GmbH
Blue Yonder GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blue Yonder GmbH provides big data analytics and predictive applications. The firm offers solutions for demand planning, replenishment, dynamic pricing, returns optimization, customer analytics, risk analysis and predictive maintenance. It serves the retail, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, media, energy and financial services industries. The company was founded by Michael Feindt in 2008 and is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
DWF GROUP PLC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
TAILORED BRANDS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Sierra Institute For Community & Environment
Sierra Institute For Community & Environment Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sierra Institute For Community & Environment provides programs that support rural environmental, economic, and community health. The private company is based in Taylorsville. The CEO of the American company is Theophlius Killion. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Corten Advisors UK LLP
Corten Advisors UK LLP Investment ManagersFinance Corten Advisors UK LLP (Corten Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Simon Begg, Joseph C. Schull and Donald Austin Robert. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Founder Founder | |
Trident Energy Management Ltd.
Trident Energy Management Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Part of Trident Energy LP, Trident Energy Management Ltd. is a British company that provides support services for petroleum and natural gas extraction. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2016. The CEO is Jean-Michel Charles Jacoulot. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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United Kingdom | 18 |
United States | 17 |
Netherlands | 8 |
Italy | 4 |
Germany | 3 |
Sectoral
Consumer Services | 15 |
Retail Trade | 11 |
Commercial Services | 9 |
Finance | 8 |
Energy Minerals | 4 |
Operational
Director/Board Member | 390 |
Corporate Officer/Principal | 110 |
Independent Dir/Board Member | 85 |
Chairman | 80 |
Private Equity Investor | 49 |
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Andrew Sukawaty | 36 |
Andrew Higginson | 34 |
Jacques Aigrain | 33 |
David R. Barker | 30 |
Teresa Colaianni | 27 |
Francesco Granata | 24 |
Tony Bourne | 24 |
Laurie Goldman | 24 |
Darren Shapland | 23 |
Grant Hearn | 22 |
Caspar Antonius Berendsen | 20 |
DeAnn Brunts | 19 |
Dirk-Jan van den Berg | 18 |
Elizabeth Shanahan | 17 |
Theophlius Killion | 17 |
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