Jean-Michel Valette
Director/Board Member at THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Jean-Michel Valette was the founder of R.S.T, Inc. (founded in 2010) and held the title of Chairman.
He currently holds the position of Chairman at Drip Drop Hydration, Inc., Chairman at Huneeus Vintners LLC, Lead Independent Director at Boston Beer Co., Inc. (since 2013), and Non-Executive Director at Intertek Group Plc (since 2017).
Mr. Valette has previously held positions as President & Chief Executive Officer at Franciscan Estates, Inc. (1998-2000), Non-Executive Chairman at The Robert Mondavi Corp.
(2005-2006), Chairman at Vinfolio, Inc., Chairman at Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. (2012-2022), Director at Golden State Vintners, Inc., Independent Director at Sleep Number Corp.
(2022-2023), and Managing Director at Hambrecht & Quist LLC (1994-1998).
He has also served as a Director at HotChalk, Inc. Mr. Valette has an undergraduate and graduate degree from Stanford University (1981) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1985).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | 14,162 ( 0.14% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION
1.03% | 2023-05-10 | 229,797 ( 1.03% ) | 4 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
INTERTEK GROUP PLC
0.01% | 2023-12-30 | 10,730 ( 0.01% ) | 675 700 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Jean-Michel Valette active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2003-04-30 |
| INTERTEK GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2017-06-30 |
Huneeus Vintners LLC
 Huneeus Vintners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Huneeus Vintners LLC owns and operates wineries. The company was founded by Agustin Huneeus and Agustin Francisco in 1999 and is headquartered in Napa, CA . | Chairman | - |
| Drip Drop Hydration, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Jean-Michel Valette
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION | Chairman | 2022-05-11 |
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc.
 Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. sells and markets fresh roasted coffee and tea. It sells coffee and tea through multiple channels of distribution, including grocery stores, home delivery, office, and restaurant and foodservice accounts. The company was founded by Alfred H. Peet in 1966 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Chairman | 2022-03-31 |
The Robert Mondavi Corp.
 The Robert Mondavi Corp. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Robert Mondavi Corp. manufactures wine and beverages. The company was founded in 1966 by Robert G. Mondavi and is headquartered in Victor, NY. | Chairman | 2006-09-30 |
Franciscan Estates, Inc.
 Franciscan Estates, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Franciscan Estates, Inc. engages in producing the wines. It offers star shipping, red, white, winery and featured wine club wines. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2000-04-30 |
| Hambrecht & Quist LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1998-07-31 |
Training of Jean-Michel Valette
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| INTERTEK GROUP PLC | Commercial Services |
| SLEEP NUMBER CORPORATION | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
The Robert Mondavi Corp.
The Robert Mondavi Corp. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Robert Mondavi Corp. manufactures wine and beverages. The company was founded in 1966 by Robert G. Mondavi and is headquartered in Victor, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Golden State Vintners, Inc.
 Golden State Vintners, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Golden State Vintners, Inc. supplies premium bulk wines and provides wine processing and storage services. The company was founded on April 26, 1995 and is headquartered in Tracy, CA. | Distribution Services |
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc.
Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. sells and markets fresh roasted coffee and tea. It sells coffee and tea through multiple channels of distribution, including grocery stores, home delivery, office, and restaurant and foodservice accounts. The company was founded by Alfred H. Peet in 1966 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Distribution Services |
Huneeus Vintners LLC
Huneeus Vintners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Huneeus Vintners LLC owns and operates wineries. The company was founded by Agustin Huneeus and Agustin Francisco in 1999 and is headquartered in Napa, CA . | Finance |
Vinfolio, Inc.
 Vinfolio, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Vinfolio, Inc. engaged in the production and distribution of fine wine. It offers Leoville Barton, Lafite-Rothschild, Jospeh Phelps-Insignia, Lynch-Bages, Leoville Poyferre, and Joseph Phelps-Insignia. The company was founded on June 1, 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Distribution Services |
R.S.T, Inc.
 R.S.T, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance R.S.T. Inc. provides financial investment services. The company was founded by Jean-Michel Valette, Jon Moramarco and Nils Colin Lind in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
| Hambrecht & Quist LLC | Finance |
HotChalk, Inc.
 HotChalk, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HotChalk, Inc. provides web-based collaborative software solutions to educational institutions to put their degree programs online. It serves online audience of educators, parents, and students. The company was founded by Edward M. Fields in 2004 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Technology Services |
Franciscan Estates, Inc.
Franciscan Estates, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Franciscan Estates, Inc. engages in producing the wines. It offers star shipping, red, white, winery and featured wine club wines. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in St. Helena, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Drip Drop Hydration, Inc. |
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