James Leighton
Chief Executive Officer at Kalera SA
Net worth: - $ as of 2023-12-30
Profile
James B.
Leighton was the founder of 40 North Foods, Inc. founded in 2016, where he held the title of President from 2016 to 2018.
He currently holds the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Kalera SA since 2022, Director at 1908 Brands LLC since 2018, President at Vindara, Inc., and Advisor at Trailhead Capital Management LLC.
Mr. Leighton's former positions include Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at Inghams Group Ltd.
from 2018 to 2021, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Kalera Public Ltd.
Co. from 2022 to 2023, Director at Atlantic General Hospital, Director, Chief Executive & Operating Officer at Boulder Brands, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, Independent Non-Executive Director at Aryzta AG from 2017 to 2020, Director at Atlantic General Hospital Foundation, Senior Vice President-Operations at Conagra Brands, Inc. in 2006, and President-Global Food Group at Perdue Farms, Inc. Mr. Leighton's education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-18 | 5,000 ( 0.54% ) | - $ | 2023-12-30 |
James Leighton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
1908 Brands LLC
 1908 Brands LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing 1908 Brands, Inc. manufactures and markets natural and sustainable products. It specializes in brand management of natural products, green consumer products, boulder clean, thrive tribe, schultz''s gourmet, fruitivity snacks, yummari and compokeeper. The company was founded by Steve Savage and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Kalera SA
 Kalera SA Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Kalera S.A. is a technology driven vertical farming company. It produces pesticide-free, non-GMO, highly nutritious vegetables year-round. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-05-11 |
Vindara, Inc.
 Vindara, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vindara, Inc. operates as an agriculture technology company, which engages in the provision of seeds for indoor farming. The company was founded by Roger Kemble and Jade Stinson and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | President | - |
Trailhead Capital Management LLC
 Trailhead Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trailhead Capital Management LLC (Trailhead Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of James Leighton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KALERA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-03-28 |
| INGHAMS GROUP LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-03-28 |
| ARYZTA AG | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-14 |
40 North Foods, Inc.
 40 North Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of JBS SA, 40 North Foods, Inc. is a private company that produces food products. The company is based in Longmont, CO. The company was founded by James B. Leighton. | Founder | 2017-12-31 |
| BOULDER BRANDS INC | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-01-14 |
Training of James Leighton
| University of Iowa | Undergraduate Degree |
| Keller Graduate School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ARYZTA AG | Retail Trade |
| INGHAMS GROUP LIMITED | Process Industries |
| KALERA PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Perdue Farms, Inc.
 Perdue Farms, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Perdue Farms, Inc. produces and distributes poultry products. It also produces vegetable oils and ingredients for animal feed through its soybean processing plants. The company was founded by Arthu W. Perdue in 1920 and is headquartered in Salisbury, MD. | Retail Trade |
Atlantic General Hospital
 Atlantic General Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Atlantic General Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers weight loss services, behavioral health services, cancer care, dermatology services, diabetes outpatient education program, emergency room, endoscopy center, eye surgery center, imaging, radiology and nutrition services. The company was founded on May 21, 1993 and is headquartered in Berlin, MD. | Health Services |
Boulder Brands, Inc.
 Boulder Brands, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Boulder Brands, Inc. operates as a natural consumer packaged food company. The company was founded by Stephen B. Hughes on December 21, 2005 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Consumer Non-Durables |
40 North Foods, Inc.
40 North Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of JBS SA, 40 North Foods, Inc. is a private company that produces food products. The company is based in Longmont, CO. The company was founded by James B. Leighton. | Consumer Non-Durables |
1908 Brands LLC
1908 Brands LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing 1908 Brands, Inc. manufactures and markets natural and sustainable products. It specializes in brand management of natural products, green consumer products, boulder clean, thrive tribe, schultz''s gourmet, fruitivity snacks, yummari and compokeeper. The company was founded by Steve Savage and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Producer Manufacturing |
Vindara, Inc.
Vindara, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Vindara, Inc. operates as an agriculture technology company, which engages in the provision of seeds for indoor farming. The company was founded by Roger Kemble and Jade Stinson and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Process Industries |
Trailhead Capital Management LLC
Trailhead Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Trailhead Capital Management LLC (Trailhead Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. | Finance |
Kalera SA
Kalera SA Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Kalera S.A. is a technology driven vertical farming company. It produces pesticide-free, non-GMO, highly nutritious vegetables year-round. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Process Industries |
| Atlantic General Hospital Foundation |
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