Edward Zinser
Director/Board Member at UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
Net worth: 381 001 $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Edward Zinser first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliances | 23 | |
| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 16 | |
| Subsidiary | Wireless Telecommunications | 8 | |
Vivendi Universal Games, Inc.
 Vivendi Universal Games, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vivendi Universal Games, Inc. develops and sells video games. It offers games such as The Simpsons, Hit & Run, The Hulk, Warcraft and Crash Bandicoot. It owns Blizzard Entertainment, Fox Interactive, Knowledge Adventure, Massive Entertainment, Value Line and Radical Management. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 6 |
THQ, Inc.
 THQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services THQ Inc. was developed and published interactive entertainment software focused on the core gamer on all popular game systems. The company developed its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. The company was founded in 1989 and was headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 5 |
IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/
 IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services IAC/InterActiveCorp. engages in the provision of media and Internet services. It operates through the following business segments: Match Group, ANGI Homeservices, Vimeo, Dotdash, Applications and Emerging & Other. The Match Group segment provides dating products, operating a portfolio of several brands, including Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, and OkCupid. The ANGI Homeservices segment offers a digital marketplace for home services, connecting homeowners across the globe with home service professionals, and operates HomeAdvisor and Angie's List. The Vimeo segment includes cloud-based software products to stream, host, distribute and monetize videos online and across devices, as well as premium video tools on a subscription basis. The Dotdash segment is a portfolio of digital brands providing expert information and inspiration in select vertical content categories. The Applications segment is comprised of direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, including, Apalon, SlimWare, and Partnerships. The Emerging & Others segment includes Ask Media Group, Blue Crew, The Daily Beast, College Humor Media and IAC Films. The company was founded on July 28, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Extinct | Broadcasting | 3 |
Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc.
 Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. publishes children books, comics and magazines. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Publishing: Books/Magazines | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Edward Zinser via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| HP INC. | Computer Processing Hardware | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
Zilog, Inc.
 Zilog, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Zilog, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets micrologic semiconductor products for embedded control and communication applications worldwide. It provides semiconductor devices that its customers design into their end products. Its devices combine a microprocessor memory and input and output functions on a single device. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Semiconductors | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| TWET CENTADR | Broadcasting | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hotels.com, Inc.
 Hotels.com, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Hotels.com, Inc. provides on-line discount hotel accommodation services. The company offers reservation services through its own websites. It offers travelers the wide selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation rentals. The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities and availability and also provides travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. The company was founded in 1991 and is located in Dallas, TX. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| GUE LIQUIDATION COMPANIES, INC. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Classmates Media Corp., Inc.
 Classmates Media Corp., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Classmates Media Corp. operates online social networking services. Its brands include Classmates and MyPoints. Its content and media services include online social networking and online loyalty marketing. The firm’s communications services include internet access and email. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Irvine | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| STYLECLICK, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| VIVENDI SE | Media Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC. | Packaged Software | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
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 | |
| The University of Nottingham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
B. Riley Securities, Inc.
 B. Riley Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance B. Riley Securities, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm is a subsidiary of B. Riley Securities Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY). The firm was formed in 2017, when B. Riley Financial, Inc. merged two of their brokers, B. Riley & Co. (founded in 1997) and FBR Capital Markets & Co. (founded in 1989), under the name of B. Riley FBR, Inc. B. Riley Securities provides research and trading ideas to institutional clients and high net-worth individuals. They provide investment banking services to a wide range of middle-market private and public companies. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| Lehigh University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
B. Riley Capital Markets LLC
 B. Riley Capital Markets LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of B. Riley Financial, Inc., B. Riley Capital Markets LLC provides brokerage and investment banking services. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Bryant Richard Riley has been the CEO of the company since 2014. B. Riley Capital Markets was acquired by B. Riley Financial, Inc. on June 18, 2014 for $35.21 million. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
SimpleDevices, Inc.
 SimpleDevices, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SimpleDevices, Inc. develops software development kit and set of applications. The firm's products include simplewareTM and simplecenterTM software to consumer electronics, PC, automotive and network equipment OEMs. It offers connected digital device applications that provide automation, synchronization, scheduling and unified interfaces and databases across all compatible devices. The company was founded in 1999 by Lou Hughes and Craig Janik and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Inc. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LIMITED | Casinos/Gaming | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Rodale, Inc.
 Rodale, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Rodale, Inc. publishes health-related books and magazines. Its magazines include Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Runner's World, Best Life, Bicycling, Running Times, Organic Gardening, and Mountain Bike. The firm also publishes books on health, fitness, cooking, gardening, spirituality, nature, and the environment. The company was founded in 1930 by J.I. Rodale and is headquartered in Harlan, IA | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Chief Executive Officer Public Communications Contact | |
CW Travel Holdings NV
 CW Travel Holdings NV Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services CW Travel Holdings NV owns and operates travel agencies. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Other Consumer Services | President | |
Alliance for Audited Media
 Alliance for Audited Media Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Alliance for Audited Media is a nonprofit, member-based organization that empowers media companies, advertising technology providers, ad agencies and advertisers to transact with greater trust and confidence. Led by North America’s advertisers, advertising agencies and content providers, AAM is committed to providing independently verified data and information critical to evaluating and purchasing media. The company is headquartered in Lisle, IL. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Paris | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Shop.org
 Shop.org Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Shop.org provides online marketing and merchandising information. It enables to share information about e-tailing and other non-store retailing channels. Shop.org also provides workshops, seminars, networking opportunities, research and e-commerce trade shows. It also publishes a weekly newsletter. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Radisson Hospitality, Inc.
 Radisson Hospitality, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Radisson Hospitality, Inc. provides hotel management services. The firm offers hospitality, including local tastes, living design, locations and social scenes. The company was founded on March 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive Officer | |
Park Inn Hotels
 Park Inn Hotels Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Park Inn Hotels operates as a hotel. It offers hotel rooms, meeting rooms, and conference venue facilities. The company was founded in 1986 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chief Executive 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 | Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc.
 Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 37 |
| France | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Mauritius | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 258 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 126 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 72 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 68 |
| Chairman | 64 |
Most connected contacts
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| Bryant Riley | 42 |
| Ken Denman | 30 |
| Charles M. Boesenberg | 29 |
| Carl Vogel | 29 |
| Eric Singer | 25 |
| Hubert Joly | 24 |
| Michael Sileck | 23 |
| Ken Coleman | 23 |
| William Mulligan | 22 |
| Jim Armstrong | 22 |
| Chuck Davis | 20 |
| Scott D. Guthrie | 17 |
| Satjiv Chahil | 17 |
| Quang Quach Dong | 13 |
| Jeffrey D. Goldstein | 13 |
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