Michael J. Mendes
Director/Board Member at Grocery Manufacturers Association
Profile
Michael J.
Mendes is currently a Director at the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Previously, he served as Chairman at Diamond Foods LLC (California) from 1998 to 2012.
He also held the position of Independent Director at Hormel Foods Corp.
from 2011 to 2012.
Prior to that, he worked as the Manager-International Sales & Marketing at Dole Food Co., Inc. from 1989 to 1991.
Mr. Mendes holds an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles and an undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo).
Michael J. Mendes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
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 | 2010-11-28 |
Former positions of Michael J. Mendes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DIAMOND FOODS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-02-06 |
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2012-02-13 |
| DOLE FOOD COMPANY INC | Sales & Marketing | 1990-12-31 |
Training of Michael J. Mendes
| University of California, Los Angeles | Masters Business Admin |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
Dole Food Co., Inc.
 Dole Food Co., Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Dole Food Co., Inc. produces, markets, and distributes fruits and vegetables. It produces bananas and pineapples, packaged fruit products, packaged salads, and fresh-packed vegetables. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA. | Process Industries |
Diamond Foods LLC (California)
 Diamond Foods LLC (California) Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Diamond Foods LLC engages in the processing, marketing, and distribution of snack products; and culinary, in-shell, and ingredient nuts. It offers products through the following brands: Diamond of California, Kettle Brand and Kettle Chips, Emerald, and Pop Secret. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Stockton, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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 |
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