Brenda C. Barnes
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Brenda C.
Barnes formerly worked at Pepsi-Cola North America, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1996 to 1998, Avon Products, Inc., as Director, The Hillshire Brands Co., as Director in 2010, The New York Times Co., as Director, Staples, Inc., as Director from 2002 to 2007, Lucasfilm Ltd.
LLC, as Director, PepsiAmericas, Inc., as Director, Catalyst, Inc., as Director, Grocery Manufacturers Association, as Director, The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), as Director, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC, as Interim President & Chief Operating Officer in 2000, Wilson Sporting Goods Co., as Business Manager, North Central College, as Adjunct Professor, Frito-Lay North America, Inc., as Vice President-Marketing, The Commercial Club of Chicago, as Member, The Executives Club of Chicago, as Member, The Chicago Network, as Member, and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as Member.
Ms. Barnes received her undergraduate degree in 1975 from Augustana College (Illinois) and Masters Business Admin degree in 1978 from Loyola University of Chicago.
Former positions of Brenda C. Barnes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Director/Board Member | 2017-01-16 |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-01-16 |
The Executives Club of Chicago
 The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-01-16 |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-01-16 |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
 The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues. It also cultivates the next generation of civic leadership. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2017-01-16 |
Training of Brenda C. Barnes
| Augustana College (Illinois) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Avon Products, Inc.
 Avon Products, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Avon Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of cosmetics and beauty related products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa; South Latin America, North Latin America, and Asia Pacific. It offers beauty products such as skincare, fragrance, and color cosmetics; fashion and home items, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories, gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children's products, and nutritional products. The company was founded by David H. McConnell in 1886 and is headquartered in Northampton, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Hillshire Brands Co.
 The Hillshire Brands Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables The Hillshire Brands Co. provides meat-centric food solutions for the retail and foodservice markets. The company was founded by Nathan Cummings in 1939 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Staples, Inc.
 Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
 Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lucasfilm Ltd. produces film, television, and other entertainment programs. It provides visual effects, sound, video games, licensing, and online activities. The company was founded by George Lucas in 1971 and is headquartered in Nicasio, CA. | Consumer Services |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC
 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC engages in the ownership and operation of hotels and resorts. It also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., which provides vacation experiences through villa-style resorts. The firm operates hotel business in three separate hotel segments: the Americas, EAME and Asia Pacific. Each hotel segment owns and leases hotels and resorts operated primarily under their proprietary brand names includes St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht in 1995 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Consumer Services |
PepsiAmericas, Inc.
 PepsiAmericas, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables PepsiAmericas, Inc. makes sells and delivers a broad portfolio of Pepsi-Cola core brands, Cadbury beverages and other national and regional brands in U.S. locations as well as Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovakia. PepsiCo, Inc. holds a 57 percent equity interest in PepsiAmericas. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Pepsi-Cola North America
 Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY | Consumer Non-Durables |
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
 Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Wilson Sporting Goods Co. manufactures sports equipment. It designs, manufactures and distributes equipments for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Bats, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, and Racquet Sports. The firm offers its products in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Durables |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
 Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Catalyst, Inc.
 Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Commercial Services |
The Executives Club of Chicago
The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Network
The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois)
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues. It also cultivates the next generation of civic leadership. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
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