Network origin in James A. Francque first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 70 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to James A. Francque via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Corp.
 Hyatt Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer President 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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Avendra LLC
 Avendra LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Avendra LLC provides procurement and supply chain management services. It offers purchasing programs in the areas of food and beverage, rooms operations, administrative, professional, cleaning chemicals, sanitizing systems; grounds and agronomy maintenance, golf pro shop, spa equipment, hotel gift shop, kitchen equipment and decorative furnishings. The firm’s clients include hotel chains and lodging management companies, gaming and casino organizations, restaurants, travel plazas, educational institutions, health and business clubs, golf courses, and private clubs. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| COREPOINT LODGING INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Operating Officer | |
The Pritzker Organization LLC
 The Pritzker Organization LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Pritzker Organization LLC (TPO) is a private equity subsidiary of PRITZKER FAMILY founded in 2002 by Tom Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer President Private Equity Investor | |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LA QUINTA HOLDINGS INC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Chief Operating Officer | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Window To The World Communications, Inc.
 Window To The World Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Window To The World Communications, Inc. operates and manages TV broadcasting stations. It broadcasts arts, children's current events, humanities, and science programmes through its Chicago television station and radio station. The company's focuses on cultural and educational topics. It was founded in 1955 by Edward Ryerson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Graduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| XENIA HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
98.7WFMT
 98.7WFMT BroadcastingConsumer Services 98.7WFMT provides selection of classical music and fine arts programming via online streaming. The company was founded by Bernie Jacobs and Rita Jacobs in December 1951 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Reliant Pharmaceuticals LLC
 Reliant Pharmaceuticals LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. sells, markets and develops cardiovascular pharmaceutical products. The company focuses on marketing promotionally sensitive pharmaceutical products to the primary care, cardiovascular and specialist physician markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Liberty Corner, NJ | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
CityGrid Media LLC
 CityGrid Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CityGrid Media LLC provides local business advertising solutions. The firm offers information on businesses, restaurants, spas, hotels, and retail. It helps people make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise, and useful tools. The company was founded by Thomas H. Layton, Yen Lee, and Steve Glenn in 1995 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | College/University | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
 American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Coryn Group II LLC
 The Coryn Group II LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services The Coryn Group II LLC owns and operates hotels and resorts. The firm through its subsidiaries Apple Vacations, AMResorts and Amstar DMC offers travel and tourism services. The company was founded by John Joseph Mullen in 1969 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| V.F. CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KRAFT HEINZ | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Public Communications Contact | |
| LEVI STRAUSS & CO. | Apparel/Footwear | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Playa Hotels & Resorts BV
 Playa Hotels & Resorts BV Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Playa Hotels & Resorts BV owns and operates resorts. It offers swimming and water sports, fitness, kids club, live entertainment, and spa. The firm also offers weddings and special events. The company is headquartered in Amdsterdam, the Netherlands. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PLAYA HOTELS & RESORTS N.V. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hyatt International Corp.
 Hyatt International Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of the Global Hyatt Corp. Hyatt International Corp directs Global Hyatt's non-US hotel ownership and management operations | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd.
 World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Travel & Tourism Council Ltd. is an organization that serves as the authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company promotes sustainable growth for the sector by working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, drive exports, and generate prosperity. According to their research, the travel and tourism industry made a 5.5% contribution to GDP and was responsible for 272 million jobs in 2020. The organization represents the travel and tourism sector and has over 200 members, including CEOs, chairpersons, and presidents of leading travel and tourism companies worldwide. The company works to raise awareness of the industry as one of the world's largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs worldwide and generating 10.4% of GDP. The company was founded in 1990 by Tommaso Zanzotto, Robert Henry Burns. Julia Elizabeth Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ahla Foundation, Inc.
 Ahla Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ahla Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is based in Washington with subsidiaries in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. The American company offers academic and professional development scholarships, research funding, and events to support the hotel industry's workforce, from entry-level employees to general managers. The foundation relies solely on contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to give back to hotel industry employees and the communities where they work and live. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) are their partner organizations. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Skills for Chicagolands Future
 Skills for Chicagolands Future Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Skills for Chicagolands Future operates as a staffing and recruitment company. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
NBC Universal Cable, Inc.
 NBC Universal Cable, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services NBC Universal Cable, Inc. operates a television channels. It also offers production, programming, and broadcasting services. The company is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Broadcasting | Sales & Marketing | |
| Citysearch.com | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| University of Bocconi | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| TIFFANY & CO. | Other Consumer Specialties | Chief Executive Officer | |
Yum! Restaurants Europe Ltd.
 Yum! Restaurants Europe Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Yum! Restaurants Europe Ltd. owns and operates pizza restaurants. It offers starters and sides, light lunch, salads and pastas, desserts and drinks. The firm operates restaurants throughout the country. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney in 1973 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Columbia Alumni Association | Director/Board Member | ||
Diesel SpA
 Diesel SpA Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Diesel SpA Manufactures apparel for men and women. The firm offers apparel for men, women, and children. It is also owns lifestyle brands, which provide home furnishings, bicycles, helmets, headphones, and wines. The company was founded by Adriano Goldschmied and Renzo Rosso in 1978 and is headquartered in Breganze, Italy. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
Bulgari SpA
 Bulgari SpA Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Bulgari SpA engages in the production and distribution of luxury products. It offers jewelry, watches, perfumes, bags, and accessories. The company was founded by Sotirio Bulgari in 1884 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy. | Other Consumer Specialties | Chief Operating Officer | |
Sephora USA, Inc.
 Sephora USA, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sephora USA, Inc. operates beauty stores. It offers fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, bath, and beauty products. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Specialty Stores | Chief Operating Officer |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| Italy | 4 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 27 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Finance | 4 |
| Consumer Durables | 4 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 219 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 153 |
| Chairman | 50 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 47 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 41 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Rick Tuttle | 27 |
| James Wooten | 24 |
| Maryam Banikarim | 23 |
| Thomas Pritzker | 23 |
| Mark Hoplamazian | 22 |
| Robert W. K. Webb | 21 |
| B. Isaac | 19 |
| Dion Sanders | 18 |
| Harmit J. Singh | 17 |
| Cary McMillan | 17 |
| Greg Penner | 17 |
| Mackey J. McDonald | 15 |
| Rakesh Kumar Sarna | 15 |
| William Wrigley | 14 |
| Patrick Grismer | 13 |
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