Susan Cates
Director/Board Member at PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Susan Cates first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 417 |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 128 |
Kenan-Flagler Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 76 |
Leeds Equity Partners LLC
 Leeds Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Leeds Equity Partners LLC (Leeds Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey T. Leeds and Bernstein Robert. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 27 |
| Public Company | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | 26 | |
ThinkEquity Partners
 ThinkEquity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York City, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston, ThinkEquity Partners is a broker/dealer. The firm offers targeted research and investment banking services for institutional investors and corporate clients. They specialize in identifying, analyzing and understanding the technological, macroeconomic and cultural trends that impact key growth verticals, with a particular concentration on healthcare, technology, media/education and business/consumer services. The firm starts with a top-down analysis approach and then allocates resources based on a long-range research roadmap.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 25 |
| Extinct | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | 11 | |
Mursion, Inc.
 Mursion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mursion, Inc. provides virtual training platform where professionals practice and master the interpersonal skills to be effective in high stakes careers. It offers services for education, healthcare, hospitality, and corporate learning. The company was founded by Mark Atkinson and Arjun Nagendan and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd.
 Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd (Leeds Illuminate) is a private equity firm founded by Susan E. Cates and Elizabeth Wills Chou. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Verto Education, Inc.
 Verto Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Verto Education, Inc. engages in the provision of educational services. The company was founded by Mitch Gordon, Ben Welbourn, and Mallory Meiser in 2018 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Product School, Inc.
 Product School, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Product School, Inc. provides product management training to professionals worldwide. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. It is the leader in product management training with a community of over one million product professionals. Its certificates are the most industry-recognized credentials by employers hiring product managers. The company has over 10,000 alumni, 20 campuses worldwide, and a live online campus. The training is taught by top working product managers at and beyond. The company was founded in 2014 by Carlos González de Villaumbrosia and Sofia Garcia, and Carlos González de Villaumbrosia has been the CEO since 2014.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Susan Cates via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
 Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. provides private education to preschools, elementary, and middle schools. It also operates as an accredited private online school, offering programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The firm also offers summer camp programs including sports and games, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and nature. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Blue Rhino Corp.
 Blue Rhino Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Blue Rhino Corp. provides propane tank exchange and propane fueled products to consumers. Its outdoor living products include grills, barbecue tools and accessories, patio heaters, firepits, fireplace accessories, mosquito traps, furniture/grill covers and more sold under such brands as Mr. Bar-B-Q, Mr. Pizza, Endless Summer, UniFlame, Backyard Basics and SkeeterVac. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. | Gas Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Director/Board Member | |
| PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| CRYSTAL ROCK HOLDINGS INC | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Refresco Beverages US Inc.
 Refresco Beverages US Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Refresco Beverages US, Inc. produces and retails beverages include carbonated soft drinks, beverages, juices, juice-based products, bottled water, organic and energy beverages and iced teas. It serves grocery, mass merchandise, drugstore chains, wholesale and convenience store chains. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Anthology, Inc. (Missouri)
 Anthology, Inc. (Missouri) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iModules Software, Inc. provides online constituent engagement management for educational institutions. Its interconnected suite of modules transforms how institutions create relevant constituent experiences and achieve fundraising success through web content management, marketing communications, online giving, event management, ecommerce, and social media integration. The company was founded by Thomas R. Palmer in 2002 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cott Retail Brands Ltd.
 Cott Retail Brands Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Primo Water Corp., Cott Retail Brands Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of soft drinks. The company is based in St. Helens, UK. Cott Retail Brands was founded in 1993. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Morehouse College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
DS Services of America, Inc.
 DS Services of America, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables DS Services of America, Inc. engages in the provision of bottled water. It offers water filtration and beverage equipment, coffee, tea, and break room supplies. The firm’s brands include Alhambra, Athena, Crystal Rock, Deep Rock, Hinckley Springs, Kentwood Springs, and Sierra Springs. The company is headquartered in Lakeland, FL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
LRN Corp.
 LRN Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LRN Corp. provides ethics and compliance knowledge solutions and advisory services. It offers integrated solutions, such as essential ethics and compliance, essential inspirational leadership, essential environmental and social responsibility, ethics and compliance management system, and education services. The company was founded by Dov L. Seidman in 1994 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
VitalSmarts LC
 VitalSmarts LC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services VitalSmarts LC provides corporate training and organizational performance motivation services. Its training solutions include crucial conversations, crucial accountability, influencer, and getting things done. The company was founded by Mike Carter, Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson and Ron McMillan in 1989 and is headquartered in Provo, UT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NMGF Management LLC
 NMGF Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NMGF Management LLC (New Markets Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Mark Anthony Grovic and Robb Tyler Doub. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Campus Management Corp.
 Campus Management Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Campus Management Corp. provides enterprise software solutions. It offers non-credit programs, professional degrees and certifications, traditional 2-year and4-year, and graduate and postdoctoral programs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kafevend Group Ltd.
 Kafevend Group Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Kafevend Group Ltd. supplies confectionery vending machines. It offers drinks vending, bean cup coffee, food and snack vending machines and water coolers. The company is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Evanta Ventures, Inc.
 Evanta Ventures, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evanta Ventures, Inc. facilitates executive events and conferences. It manages conferences tailored toward chief information officers, human resource executives and chief financial officers. The firm offers exclusive leadership forums and educational solutions for executives in the functional areas of technology, security, human resources, finance, and healthcare. The company was founded by Robert L. Dethlefs and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
NewSchools Venture Fund
 NewSchools Venture Fund Investment ManagersFinance NewSchools Venture Fund provides funds to other non-profit organization that improves public education. It provides education through powerful ideas and passionate entrepreneurs so that all children especially those in underserved communities have the opportunity to succeed. It supports education entrepreneurs, a special breed of innovators who create new nonprofit and for-profit organizations that redefine the sense of what is possible in public education. The company was founded by Brook H. Byers, Kim Smith and Louis John Doerr in and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
American Beverage Association
 American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Beverage Association operates as a trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. It represents beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries. The firm also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Asheville | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Aimia Foods Group Ltd.
 Aimia Foods Group Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Part of Primo Water Corp., Aimia Foods Group Ltd. is a holding British company. The company is based in Haydock, UK. Founded in 2004, Aimia Foods Group operates as a holding company. | Miscellaneous | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
BARBRI, Inc.
 BARBRI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BARBRI, Inc. provides legal education services. It also provides bar review courses, student support and comprehensive support for law students at any stage of legal education. The company was founded by Richard J. Conviser in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
Aimia Foods Holdings Ltd.
 Aimia Foods Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Part of Primo Water Corp., Aimia Foods Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding British company. The company is based in Haydock, UK. Founded in 2007. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
95 Percent Group LLC
 95 Percent Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 95 Percent Group LLC is an education company that aims to empower teachers by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to develop strong readers. The company is based in Lincolnshire, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company uses structured literacy approach and integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers. The company's one95™ literacy ecosystem™ is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. The company was founded in 2005 by Susan L. Hall, C. David Hall, and Brad Lindaas has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cott Ventures UK Ltd.
 Cott Ventures UK Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Primo Water Corp., Cott Ventures UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells soft drinks. The company is based in Haydock, UK and was founded in 2014. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Educate 360 LLC
 Educate 360 LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Educate 360 LLC provides project management training services. It offers project, agile, quality, and information technology management courses. The company was founded by John Smith on 2003 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Total Water Solutions Ltd.
 Total Water Solutions Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities Part of Primo Water Corp., Total Water Solutions Ltd. designs and develops water boosting and management systems. The company is based in St. Helens, UK. | Water Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
KidzToPros, Inc.
 KidzToPros, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services KidzToPros, Inc. operates as a marketplace for after school enrichment programs, camps and structured recess. The company was founded by Pooja Shah and Shane Fernandes in June 2015 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Media Conglomerates | Consultant / Advisor Director/Board Member | |
EdCentric, Inc.
 EdCentric, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EdCentric, Inc. engages in the provision of institutional effectiveness software to educational institutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Endeavor Schools /HOL/
 Endeavor Schools /HOL/ Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Endeavor Schools operates as a holding company. The firm runs schools. It specializes in education management, montessori schools, early learning and childcare, and preschools. The company was founded by Ricardo Campo in 2012 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CeriFi LLC
 CeriFi LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CeriFi LLC provides diversified education, training, and certification services to professionals of financial service markets. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to help people lead healthy and productive lives. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to create a world where everyone has equal opportunities. The company is guided by the belief that every life has equal value. The foundation is currently working on 'the big catch-up' project, which aims to increase vaccination levels among children to pre-pandemic levels and strengthen primary healthcare services for essential immunization in the future. The company was founded by Melinda French Gates and William H. Gates, and the CEO is Mark Suzman. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Engage2Learn LLC
 Engage2Learn LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engage2Learn LLC is an American education company founded in 2011 by Shannon Buerk. The company's mission is to make neighborhood public schools the first choice for every family. Engage2Learn works with over 225 districts and 2 million students to transform their staff and create a sustainable culture of success. The company helps increase the competency and capacity of teachers, principals, coaches, and staff to accomplish the goals and priorities that are most important to the school or district. Engage2Learn also helps increase the return on existing technology and curriculum investments. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 44 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 10 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Utilities | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 529 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 188 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 101 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 85 |
| Chairman | 78 |
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| Eric Rosenfeld | 44 |
| David Lyle Warnock | 40 |
| Joanna Rees | 37 |
| Jeffrey Leeds | 31 |
| Eric Geveda | 28 |
| Graham W. Savage | 26 |
| Todd Pope | 26 |
| Walter Greenleaf | 26 |
| Eric Foss | 25 |
| Jason Palmer | 23 |
| Jacques Galante | 20 |
| Lori Marcus | 20 |
| Charles Norris | 19 |
| Scott VanHoy | 19 |
| Jeremy Fowden | 19 |
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