John X. Watson
Chairman at Buffalo Groupe LLC
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John X.
Watson is currently the Executive Chairman at Buffalo Groupe LLC and Buffalo Groupe LLC (South Carolina).
Previously, he was the President & Chief Executive Officer at Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC from 2008 to 2011, Secretary & Director at National Golf Foundation, Inc., Principal at Reebok International Ltd.
and Sunglass Hut International, Inc., and President-Hallmark Retail at Hallmark Cards, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
He also worked as a Principal at McKinsey & Co., Inc.
John X. Watson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Buffalo Groupe LLC
Buffalo Groupe LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Groupe LLC provides communication and advertising services. The company was founded by Rich Katz in February 2019 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Chairman | 2018-12-31 |
Buffalo Groupe LLC (South Carolina)
Buffalo Groupe LLC (South Carolina) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Groupe LLC is a marketing private company based in Charleston, SC and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buffalo Groupe specializes in creating marketing moments that matter for brands in the active sport, outdoor recreation, and wellness industries. The company is a collection of agencies and media properties that serve the escape industries of golf, outdoor recreation, travel, lifestyle, real estate, and active sport. The company is headquartered near DC with offices in Boulder, Portland, and other locations. The company was founded in 2019 and is led by CEO Kyle Ragsdale. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of John X. Watson
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Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Hallmark Cards, Inc. sells greeting card products, art supplies and stationery to retail outlets. It offers greeting cards, holiday cards, gift wrap, story books, ornaments and stationary products. The firm offers art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys for kids. The company was founded by Joyce Clyde Hall in 1910 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-02-28 |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | 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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sunglass Hut International, Inc.
Sunglass Hut International, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sunglass Hut International, Inc. operates retails stores of sunglass. It offers designer sunglasses for men, women, and kids. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Golf Foundation, Inc.
National Golf Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Golf Foundation, Inc. conducts primary research and analyzes existing secondary data. The firms products and services include, such as golf industry databases, exclusive golf demand model and golf business symposium. It offers it services to retailers, practice ranges, companies and golf industry professionals. The company was founded in 1936 by Herb Graffis and Joe Graffis and is headquartered in Jupiter, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
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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. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sunglass Hut International, Inc.
Sunglass Hut International, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sunglass Hut International, Inc. operates retails stores of sunglass. It offers designer sunglasses for men, women, and kids. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Mason, Ohio. | Retail Trade |
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Hallmark Cards, Inc. sells greeting card products, art supplies and stationery to retail outlets. It offers greeting cards, holiday cards, gift wrap, story books, ornaments and stationary products. The firm offers art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys for kids. The company was founded by Joyce Clyde Hall in 1910 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC
Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC was specialized in golf retailer. It operated as an integrated retailer, offering products, such as golf equipment, apparel, and accessories through its retail stores, eCommerce Internet site, telephone, catalog and direct mail sales, and digital catalog. The company was founded in 1968 and was headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. | Retail Trade |
National Golf Foundation, Inc.
National Golf Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Golf Foundation, Inc. conducts primary research and analyzes existing secondary data. The firms products and services include, such as golf industry databases, exclusive golf demand model and golf business symposium. It offers it services to retailers, practice ranges, companies and golf industry professionals. The company was founded in 1936 by Herb Graffis and Joe Graffis and is headquartered in Jupiter, FL. | Commercial Services |
Buffalo Groupe LLC
Buffalo Groupe LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Groupe LLC provides communication and advertising services. The company was founded by Rich Katz in February 2019 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Commercial Services |
Buffalo Groupe LLC (South Carolina)
Buffalo Groupe LLC (South Carolina) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Groupe LLC is a marketing private company based in Charleston, SC and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buffalo Groupe specializes in creating marketing moments that matter for brands in the active sport, outdoor recreation, and wellness industries. The company is a collection of agencies and media properties that serve the escape industries of golf, outdoor recreation, travel, lifestyle, real estate, and active sport. The company is headquartered near DC with offices in Boulder, Portland, and other locations. The company was founded in 2019 and is led by CEO Kyle Ragsdale. | Commercial Services |
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