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Gerald Jerry Hughes is currently the Senior Vice President-Human Resources at HM Publishing Corp.
since 2003 and the Operating Partner at Castanea Partners Inc since 2013.
Previously, he held the position of Vice President-Human Resources at Harcourt General, Inc. from 1988 to 2001.
He also served as the President & Chief Operating Officer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. and Vice President-Human Resources at The Neiman Marcus Group LLC.
In addition, he was the Chief Administrative Officer & Executive VP at School Specialty, Inc. from 2012 to 2013.
Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President & Chief Counsel at Drake Beam Morin, Inc. and President & Chief Operating Officer at Education Media & Publishing Group Ltd.
Gerald Hughes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
HM Publishing Corp.
HM Publishing Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes textbooks and dictionary | Human Resources Officer | 01/12/2003 |
Castanea Partners Inc
Castanea Partners Inc Investment ManagersFinance Castanea Partners invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 150 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of beauty & personal care, direct-to-consumer, food & beverage, multi unit consumer services and performance & enthusiast sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 15 - 150 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interest. | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2013 |
Former positions of Gerald Hughes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC | Chief Administrative Officer | 31/03/2013 |
Harcourt General, Inc.
Harcourt General, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores and publishes books | Human Resources Officer | - |
Education Media & Publishing Group Ltd.
Education Media & Publishing Group Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes and markets educational materials | President | - |
| NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP LTD LLC | Human Resources Officer | - |
Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Drake Beam Morin, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides human resources consulting services | General Counsel | - |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Harcourt General, Inc.
Harcourt General, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores and publishes books | Retail Trade |
HMH Education Co.
HMH Education Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops curriculum, instructional materials, assessments and digital learning tools for students & teachers | Technology Services |
The Neiman Marcus Group LLC
The Neiman Marcus Group LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails apparel, shoes, handbags, beauty and accessories through online | Retail Trade |
School Specialty, Inc.
School Specialty, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a school supply store | Retail Trade |
HM Publishing Corp.
HM Publishing Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes textbooks and dictionary | Commercial Services |
Drake Beam Morin, Inc.
Drake Beam Morin, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides human resources consulting services | Commercial Services |
Castanea Partners Inc
Castanea Partners Inc Investment ManagersFinance Castanea Partners invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 10 - 150 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of beauty & personal care, direct-to-consumer, food & beverage, multi unit consumer services and performance & enthusiast sectors. It provides financing for growth and buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 15 - 150 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interest. | Finance |
Education Media & Publishing Group Ltd.
Education Media & Publishing Group Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes and markets educational materials | Commercial Services |
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