Michael Bender
Director/Board Member at ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
Net worth: 752 099 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Michael J.
Bender currently works at Kohl's Corp., as Independent Director from 2019, Acuity Brands, Inc., as Independent Director from 2022, Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd., as Director from 2022, Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, as Director, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, as Director, Banner Health Foundation, as Director, Executive Leadership Council, Inc., as Member, Arizona State University, as Trustee, and Sodalia North America, Inc., as Chief Executive & Operating Officer.
Mr. Bender also formerly worked at Eyemart Express LLC, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2022, Gaylord Entertainment Co., as Independent Director from 2011 to 2012, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., as Independent Director from 2004 to 2019, Valley of the Sun United Way Foundation, as Director, Valley of the Sun United Way, as Director, Cardinal Health, Inc., as President-Retail & Alternate Care Business from 2006 to 2007, Bath & Body Works, Inc., as Vice President-Store Operations from 1999 to 2002, PepsiCo, Inc., as Principal from 1984 to 1999, Walmart, Inc., as Chief Operating Officer-Global eCommerce from 2014 to 2017, Victoria's Secret Stores LLC, as Vice President-Store Operations, and L Brands Inc, as Vice President-Store Operations from 1999 to 2002.
Mr. Bender received his undergraduate degree in 1984 from Stanford University and graduate degree in 1988 from Northwestern University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KOHL'S CORPORATION
0.02% | 2024-04-02 | 25,801 ( 0.02% ) | 752 099 $ | 2024-03-30 |
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
-.--% | 2024-01-23 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
Michael Bender active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KOHL'S CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-14 |
| ACUITY BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-28 |
Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd.
 Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. produces wine. It distributes beers, wines, spirits, liquor and other malt beverages. The company was founded by Frederick S. Wildman, Sr. in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-03 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and support services to the Hispanic American students. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Banner Health Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-09 |
| Arizona State University | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-09 |
Sodalia North America, Inc.
 Sodalia North America, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sodalia North America designs and develops computer software. It is a software service provider specializing in operating support system. It also provides installation and integration services for third-party applications. Sodalia North America was founded as a joint venture between Telecom Italia and Bell Atlantic in 1993 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Training of Michael Bender
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
|---|---|
| CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. | Distribution Services |
| KOHL'S CORPORATION | Retail Trade |
| BATH & BODY WORKS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| ACUITY BRANDS, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Gaylord Entertainment Co.
 Gaylord Entertainment Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consumer Services |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
Victoria's Secret Stores LLC
 Victoria's Secret Stores LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Victoria's Secret Stores LLC retails apparel, lingerie, and personal care products. It sells products through the Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and PINK brands. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sodalia North America, Inc.
Sodalia North America, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sodalia North America designs and develops computer software. It is a software service provider specializing in operating support system. It also provides installation and integration services for third-party applications. Sodalia North America was founded as a joint venture between Telecom Italia and Bell Atlantic in 1993 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Technology Services |
Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd.
Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd. produces wine. It distributes beers, wines, spirits, liquor and other malt beverages. The company was founded by Frederick S. Wildman, Sr. in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix | |
| Valley of the Sun United Way Foundation | Commercial Services |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and support services to the Hispanic American students. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous |
| Banner Health Foundation | Health Services |
Valley of the Sun United Way
 Valley of the Sun United Way Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Valley of the Sun United Way operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on health and human services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Commercial Services |
Eyemart Express LLC
 Eyemart Express LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Eyemart Express LLC operates a chain of optical retail stores. It offers full rim and semi rimless frames for men, women, and kids. The firm also sells single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive lenses, as well as anti-scratch, anti-reflective, tint, polarized, photo chromic, and high definition lens. Eyemart Express was founded by Doug Barnes Sr. in 1990 and is headquartered in Farmers Branch, TX. | Electronic Technology |
| L Brands Inc /Victoria's Secret Bus/ |
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