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John Hawks
Director/Board Member at
WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John Carney Hawks was the founder of Brigade Capital Management LP, founded in 2006, where the title held was Head of Special Situations & Portfolio Manager from 2006 to 2021.
Mr. Hawks is also the founder of JC Hawks & Co. Llc..
Mr. Hawks is currently Chairman at Cornerstone Chemical Co. LLC.
Mr. Hawks is an Independent Director at WW International, Inc. starting in 2025.
Mr. Hawks is a Director at Nine Energy Service, Inc. starting in 2026.
Mr. Hawks is a Director at Cenveo Worldwide Ltd. Mr. Hawks is a Director at Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation.
Mr. Hawks is a Director at Invacare Corp.
since 2007.
Mr. Hawks is a Director at GatesAir, Inc. Former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Hawks Acquisition Corp., Chairman at Invacare Holdings Corp., Managing Director at MacKay Shields LLC, Director at Aventine Resources Plc, Independent Director at Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. in 2021, Independent Director at Ferrellgas LP from 2021 to 2026, Independent Director at Ferrellgas Partners LP from 2021 to 2026, Independent Director at Ferrellgas, Inc. from 2021 to 2026, and Director at Aventine, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from McIntire School of Commerce conferred in 1996.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-17 | 61,524 ( 1.27% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-19 | 51,442 ( 0.52% ) | 854 966 $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Hawks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INVACARE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
| WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-06-23 |
| NINE ENERGY SERVICE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-03-03 |
Cornerstone Chemical Co.
 Cornerstone Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures intermediate chemicals | Chairman | - |
GatesAir, Inc.
 GatesAir, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and installs wireless, over-the-air content delivery and public safety communications equipment | Director/Board Member | - |
JC Hawks & Co. Llc | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
 Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is a national organization focused on finding causes and cures for all forms of pediatric cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of heart transplants and sudden cardiac arrest in children. CCF started in 2002 with one family's determination to call attention to this poorly understood heart disease and to take action on the lack of medical progress and public awareness. Since then, CCF has grown into a community of families, physicians, and scientists and has raised more than $8 million for research and education initiatives, family support, and advocacy and awareness measures. The company is based in Tenafly, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cenveo Worldwide Ltd.
 Cenveo Worldwide Ltd. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures envelops products | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Hawks
| Companies | Position | End |
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Ferrellgas LP
 Ferrellgas LP Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies propane | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-17 |
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Training of John Hawks
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
49
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Ferrellgas LP
Ferrellgas LP Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies propane | Distribution Services |
Ferrellgas Partners LP
 Ferrellgas Partners LP Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes propane and natural gas | Distribution Services |
Invacare Corp.
 Invacare Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures manual and powered wheelchairs | Health Technology |
MacKay Shields LLC
 MacKay Shields LLC Investment ManagersFinance MacKay Shields offers a variety of fixed income and equity strategies and solutions that clients can select depending on their investment objectives. They maintain independently managed investment strategy teams, each of which conducts its own research and acts autonomously with its own distinct investment process. Investment strategies may be available through separately managed accounts, wrap programs and/or collective investment vehicles. | Finance |
Aventine Resources Plc
 Aventine Resources Plc Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in the exploration and mining of oil, gas & minerals | Energy Minerals |
WW International, Inc.
 WW International, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates weight management programs and digital subscription platform | Consumer Services |
Nine Energy Service, Inc.
 Nine Energy Service, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Provides oilfield services | Industrial Services |
University of Virginia
 University of Virginia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Brigade Capital Management LP
 Brigade Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Brigade employs a multi-strategy, multi-asset class approach to investing across the broad credit universe. Their diverse credit investment strategies span the corporate and structured credit landscape and maintain a focus on total return and capital preservation. | Finance |
Ferrellgas, Inc.
 Ferrellgas, Inc. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment | Energy Minerals |
Cornerstone Chemical Co.
Cornerstone Chemical Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures intermediate chemicals | Process Industries |
McIntire School of Commerce
 McIntire School of Commerce Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.
 Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of oil & natural gas | Energy Minerals |
GatesAir, Inc.
GatesAir, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and installs wireless, over-the-air content delivery and public safety communications equipment | Electronic Technology |
Cenveo Worldwide Ltd.
Cenveo Worldwide Ltd. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures envelops products | Producer Manufacturing |
Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is a national organization focused on finding causes and cures for all forms of pediatric cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of heart transplants and sudden cardiac arrest in children. CCF started in 2002 with one family's determination to call attention to this poorly understood heart disease and to take action on the lack of medical progress and public awareness. Since then, CCF has grown into a community of families, physicians, and scientists and has raised more than $8 million for research and education initiatives, family support, and advocacy and awareness measures. The company is based in Tenafly, NJ. | Commercial Services |
Aventine, Inc. | |
Hawks Acquisition Corp.
 Hawks Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
JC Hawks & Co. Llc | |
Invacare Holdings Corp.
 Invacare Holdings Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, manufactures and distributes wheelchairs, therapeutic beds & mattresses, patient lifts and slings, daily living aids & personal care products | Health Technology |
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