Craig Rydin

Chairman at University System of New Hampshire

72 year

Consumer Services

Consumer Non-Durables

Producer Manufacturing

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Craig W.
Rydin is currently the Chairman of the University System of New Hampshire.
He is also a Director at Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. and an Operating Partner at Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC.
Previously, he served as Chairman of The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. from 2010 to 2013.
He was also a Director at PVH Corp., Booking Holdings, Inc., ABP Corp., and Fitness Connection, Inc. Additionally, he was the President of Campbell Soup Co. in 2001 and the President of Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. from 1995 to 1998.
Rydin holds an MBA from Sacred Heart University, Inc. and an undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, which he received in 1973.

Craig Rydin active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC Investment ManagersFinance Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC (LNK Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Landau, Henry Nasella and Bruce J. Klatsky. The firm is headquartered in White Plains, New York.	Private Equity Investor	-
Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. is an American company that specializes in men's apparel, including casual shirts, polos, tees, sweaters, sweatshirts, and pants. The private company is based in Tempe. The company's focus is on creating designs that are simple and smart.	Private Equity Investor	2005-12-31
University System of New Hampshire	Chairman	-

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Former positions of Craig Rydin

Companies	Position	End
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.	Director/Board Member	2019-05-31
Fitness Connection, Inc. Fitness Connection, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fitness Connection, Inc. operates sports and fitness clubs. It offers memberships which include access to state-of-the-art strength/cardio equipment, functional training areas, women's only workout areas, short-term child care, cycling studios, as well as other amenities and services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.	Director/Board Member	2018-07-31
ABP Corp. ABP Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services ABP Corp. owns and operates bakeries. It offers beverages, breakfast sandwiches, hot breakfast, cold sandwiches, oven hot sandwiches, and soups. The company was founded by Louis Kane and Louis Rapuano in 1978 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.	Director/Board Member	2016-06-30
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.	Chief Executive Officer	2009-12-31
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY	President	2000-12-31

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Training of Craig Rydin

Sacred Heart University, Inc.	Masters Business Admin
University of New Hampshire	Undergraduate Degree

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Listed companies	3
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY	Consumer Non-Durables
PVH CORP.	Consumer Non-Durables
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.	Consumer Services

Private companies	6
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.	Producer Manufacturing
ABP Corp. ABP Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services ABP Corp. owns and operates bakeries. It offers beverages, breakfast sandwiches, hot breakfast, cold sandwiches, oven hot sandwiches, and soups. The company was founded by Louis Kane and Louis Rapuano in 1978 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.	Consumer Services
Fitness Connection, Inc. Fitness Connection, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fitness Connection, Inc. operates sports and fitness clubs. It offers memberships which include access to state-of-the-art strength/cardio equipment, functional training areas, women's only workout areas, short-term child care, cycling studios, as well as other amenities and services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.	Consumer Services
Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. produces and markets chocolates. Its products include truffles and shell-molded chocolate pieces, biscuits, gourmet coffees, and hot cocoa. The firm also sells chocolate concoctions, including bonbons, flavored coffee, and cookies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.	Consumer Non-Durables
Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC Investment ManagersFinance Landau, Nasella & Klatsky LLC (LNK Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by David Landau, Henry Nasella and Bruce J. Klatsky. The firm is headquartered in White Plains, New York.	Finance
Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Phillips Van Heusen, Inc. is an American company that specializes in men's apparel, including casual shirts, polos, tees, sweaters, sweatshirts, and pants. The private company is based in Tempe. The company's focus is on creating designs that are simple and smart.	Consumer Non-Durables

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