Michael Lawton
Chairman at LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Network origin in Michael Lawton first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Home Furnishings | 44 | |
| Public Company | Restaurants | 44 | |
| Public Company | Tobacco | 21 | |
Gerber Products Co., Inc.
 Gerber Products Co., Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gerber Products Co. manufactures and supplies baby foods and infant care items. The firm also makes baby cereal, juices and toddler food along with baby bath and skincare products, bottles, tethers, breastfeeding accessories, spill-proof cups, infant toys and clothing. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Fremont, MI.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 6 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Lawton via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. operates as a double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. It develops, owns, operates and franchises both Checkers and Rally's restaurants. The firm's food items encompass shakes, desserts, burgers, sandwiches, roasted chicken, crispy fish, hot dogs, buffalo wings, French fries and beverages. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Motor Vehicles | Chief Executive Officer Compliance Officer | |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
La-Z-Boy Casegoods, Inc.
 La-Z-Boy Casegoods, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables La-Z-Boy Casegoods, Inc. manufactures bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture. The company is headquartered in Monroe, MI. | Home Furnishings | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION | Electronics/Appliances | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN INC | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc.
 Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc. processes and distributes burley leaf tobaccos. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Tobacco | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of Tennessee | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Eastern Michigan University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Gavco 188 Ltd.
 Gavco 188 Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of La-Z-Boy, Inc., Gavco 188 Ltd. is a holding British company that manufactures and wholesales upholstered furniture through its subsidiaries. The company is based in Colne, UK and was founded in 2016. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member 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 | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stephen M. Ross School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
LZB Manufacturing, Inc.
 LZB Manufacturing, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of La-Z-Boy, Inc., LZB Manufacturing, Inc. is a company based in Plymouth, MI. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
American Home Furnishings Alliance, Inc.
 American Home Furnishings Alliance, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The American Home Furnishings Alliance, Inc. is a company based in High Point, NC. It is an industry association that represents furniture manufacturers and suppliers. American Home Furnishings Alliance, Inc. provides resources and support to its members, including advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. Its mission is to promote the growth and sustainability of the home furnishings industry through collaboration and innovation. The American Home Furnishings Alliance is committed to advancing the interests of its members and the industry as a whole. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Piedmont Triad Partnership
 Piedmont Triad Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Piedmont Triad Partnership operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Greensboro, NC. The CEO of the company is Stan Kelly. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PAPA MURPHY'S HOLDINGS INC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Pepsi-Cola North America
 Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Venture Richmond
 Venture Richmond Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Venture Richmond is an organization that promotes downtown Richmond through events and advocacy. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. The company's focus is on showcasing what downtown RVA has to offer. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United States | 49 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 25 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 8 |
| Consumer Durables | 7 |
| Utilities | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 332 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 186 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 95 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 65 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 56 |
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| Mark Nunnelly | 35 |
| Diana Cantor | 34 |
| Thomas Johnson | 24 |
| Wendy Beck | 24 |
| Richard Federico | 22 |
| Elisa Garcia | 22 |
| Dennis F. Hightower | 22 |
| Janet Kerr | 21 |
| L. David Mounts | 20 |
| Richard Marcel Gabrys | 18 |
| James Goldman | 16 |
| Cheryl Bachelder | 16 |
| Janet Gurwitch | 16 |
| Hervé Girsault | 16 |
| Mark LaVigne | 16 |
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