Thomas Vellios
Founder at FIVE BELOW, INC.
Net worth: 50 M $ as of 29/04/2024
Network origin in Thomas Vellios first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Discount Stores | 50 | |
The Caldor Corp.
 The Caldor Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Caldor Corp. operates a leading upscale discount retail chain offering a diverse line of branded and private-label merchandise, including hardline products such as housewares, electronics, furniture and toys and softline products, apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and domestics. The company operated 145 stores in nine East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the key markets of Connecticut, New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson River Valley of New York State, northern New Jersey and the greater Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Its stores are located primarily in urban and suburban areas with high population densities.
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| Extinct | Discount Stores | 12 |
Zany Brainy, Inc.
 Zany Brainy, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Zany Brainy, Inc. is a specialty retailer of toys, games, books and multimedia products for kids. It sells products that entertain, educate and spark the imaginations of children up to 12 years of age. The company operated 188 stores in 34 states. The company was founded on August 19, 1991.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 7 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Thomas Vellios via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Shoes for Crews LLC
 Shoes for Crews LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Shoes for Crews LLC manufactures and markets slip resistant shoes for men and women. It offers athletic and casual shoes, clogs, work boots, and other shoes for men and women working in foodservice and restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, supermarkets, and industrial sectors. The firm provides shoe accessories, such as socks, insoles, shoe fresheners, shoe tread cleaners and floor mats. The company was founded by Stanley R. Smith and Matthew K. Smith in 1984 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Advent International LP
 Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| DESTINATION MATERNITY CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chief Administrative Officer | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
CR Holding Liquidating, Inc.
 CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. owns and operates stores of apparel for young women. It offers shoes, boots, heels, skater dresses, wedding guest dresses, striped dresses, and jackets. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BOJANGLES INC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC
 Serta Simmons Bedding LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Serta Simmons Bedding LLC engages in the manufacture of bedding products. Its brands include Serta, Beautyrest, and Tomorrow Sleep. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Doraville, GA. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TAPESTRY, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bojangles' International LLC
 Bojangles' International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Bojangles, Inc., Bojangles' International LLC is a private company that owns and operates restaurants. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. James Randy Kibler has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member 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 Director/Board Member | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA INC. | Restaurants | Human Resources Officer Treasurer | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Coach Inc | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Reebok International Ltd.
 Reebok International Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Reebok International Ltd. designs and manufactures apparel, shoes and sports related products. It markets and distributes sportswear and accessories under the Reebok, Rockport, CCM, Jofa, Koho and Greg Norman brands. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Canton, MA. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
LLR Management, LP.
 LLR Management, LP. Investment ManagersFinance LLR Management, LP is a private equity firm founded in the year 1999 by Howard Ross, Ira Mark Lubert and Seth Lehr. The firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Investment Managers | Founder Consultant / Advisor | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 Director/Board Member | |
| KROGER CO. (THE) | Food Retail | Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member | |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| VITAMIN SHOPPE, INC. | Drugstore Chains | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member President | |
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 | |
| MAHWAH BERGEN RETAIL GROUP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| KIRKLAND'S, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.
 Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers biscuits, sandwiches, salads, combos, boxes, dinners, family meals, boneless chicken, drinks, sweets, kids' meals, snacks, and biscuit sandwiches. The company was founded by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas in 1977 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| Washington & Lee University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oklahoma | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Eddie Bauer LLC
 Eddie Bauer LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Eddie Bauer LLC offers clothing and accessories for men and women. It offers shirts, T-shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and hoodies, outerwear, jackets and blazers, pants, jeans, shorts, swimwear, active and sportswear, sleepwear, underwear, mountaineering gear, tops, capris, dresses and skirts, jewelry, tights, belts, shoes, socks, and accessories. The company was founded by Eddie Bauer in 1920 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Sales & Marketing | |
| PARTY CITY HOLDCO INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| Exeter Capital LLC /Massachusetts/ | Founder | ||
Exeter Capital
 Exeter Capital Investment ManagersFinance Exeter Capital (Exeter Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Steven J. Collins, Christopher J. Doubrava, Julia Adam and Steven M. Tadler. The firm is headquartered in Massachusetts, Boston. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
| CITI TRENDS, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
The Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.
 The Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. provides homes for homeless people. It offers economic opportunities program, family rescue center, and education rights project. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
| Fresh Life Foods LLC | President | ||
EWC Ventures LLC
 EWC Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of European Wax Center, Inc., EWC Ventures LLC is an investment holding private company. The company is based in Hallandale Beach, FL. David P. Berg has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Authentic Brands Group, Inc.
 Authentic Brands Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Authentic Brands Group, Inc. is a holding company that engages in the provision of brand licensing services. Its services include brand development, marketing, and entertainment. Its portfolio focuses in the Lifestyle and Entertainment pillars. The company was founded by James Salter in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 49 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 220 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 99 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 49 |
| President | 35 |
| Chairman | 27 |
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| David Mussafer | 33 |
| William Glavin | 26 |
| Andy Crawford Crawford | 24 |
| Mary Tocio | 22 |
| Steven Collins | 22 |
| Howard Ross | 21 |
| Richard Markee | 19 |
| Steven Tuttleman | 18 |
| Kathleen Barclay | 17 |
| Michael Devine | 17 |
| Mimi Vaughn | 17 |
| Ronald Sargent | 17 |
| Steve Friedman | 15 |
| Joel Anderson | 14 |
| Kate Buggeln | 13 |
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