ALTICOR - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Community Leader
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
Allen R. Weiss joined the Alticor board of directors in 2012. He is the former president of worldwide operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a $10+ billion business with 95,000 employees. As president, Weiss managed operations at the company's theme parks and resorts, including the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and "Adventures by Disney."
Weiss began his 39-year Disney career as a teenager in cash control and rose steadily through the ranks. Prior to his role as president of worldwide operations, he served as president of Walt Disney World Resort. Weiss led the company to its largest expansion - including double-digit revenue growth, seven consecutive years of record revenues and profit and worldwide expansion - through a challenging global recession. He also spent more than 20 years in various executive positions in finance, marketing and sales, entertainment and operations.
Weiss is an active community leader, serving on the Give Kids the World Executive Advisory Council. Weiss is a member of the board of directors of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., a publicly traded company. He also serves on the board of Alticor, Chuck E. Cheese, ClubCorp, Diamond Resorts International and Pilot Flying J - all private companies.
Weiss earned a Master of Business Administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He has been named a distinguished alumnus by UCF and has been inducted into the halls of fame at Rollins College and UCF. Weiss also earned a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Job Titles:
- Director of Diversity, Equity
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- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Amway 's Chief Innovation and Science Officer
- Chief Innovation & Science Officer
Anouchah Sanei is Amway's Chief Innovation and Science Officer and oversees Amway Innovation and all global research and development for Amway, which includes nearly 1,000 scientists, engineers and technicians throughout more than 100 countries and territories where Amway operates.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Amway 's Regional President, Asia & Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer
- Regional President, Asia & Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer
Asha Gupta is Amway's Regional President, Asia & Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing business operations in Amway's markets in Asia. Gupta also leads the development of Amway's long-term global business strategy and is responsible for evaluating growth opportunities to help Amway Business Owners (ABOs) meet customer needs and grow their business online. In addition to her enterprise strategy stewardship, she manages acquisitions and alliance initiatives for the company.
Gupta reports directly to CEO Milind Pant. She serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key decision-making body focused on strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. She also serves on Amway's Executive Staff comprised of cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
Gupta joined Amway's leadership team in 2020 as Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer. In 2021, she assumed the additional responsibility of Regional President, Asia. Gupta is a seasoned global executive with a passion for serving entrepreneurs with 26 years of transformational leadership experience, having overseen multi-functional and multi-cultural teams across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Prior to joining Amway in 2020, Gupta spent 23 years at Tupperware, most recently as EVP & Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, boldly enhancing Tupperware's sustainability positioning and entry into new product categories. Previously as Group President - Asia Pacific, she led the largest revenue and profit contributing region for the company. Earlier in her Tupperware career, as AVP Asia Pacific & Managing Director India, she delivered 32 consecutive quarters of growth, helped Tupperware achieve super-brands status in India and also authored a compilation of entrepreneurial journeys focused on women empowerment entitled "She Can You Can".
Gupta began her career leading Regional Sales at Coats Viyella, a large British textile conglomerate, and also consulted for Coca-Cola in the Middle East, helping them with their plans to move into new categories within the region.
Gupta was born and raised in India. She received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from University of Madras and an MBA in Marketing from University of Mumbai. She underwent Leadership & General Management Programs at Yale CEO College, IMD Lausanne and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Gupta is the recipient of many awards, including Fortune India Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" (2012 & 2013) and Business Today Magazine's "Most Powerful Women in Indian Business" (2013). She is an active member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) International and Singapore Chapter.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chief Technology & Platform Officer
As Chief Technology & Platform Officer, Ashish Khan leads global teams pioneering the development of easy, seamless shopping experiences for customers and Amway's social commerce strategy. He is responsible for driving Amway's digital enterprise strategy and platform innovation.
Khan also leverages world-class data and analytics to deliver business insights to Amway Business Owners and is responsible for managing strategic alliances with leading digital and social technology platforms around the world.
Khan reports to CEO Milind Pant and serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key decision-making body focused on strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. He also serves on Amway's Executive Staff, which is composed of cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
Khan has 25 years of digital and technology leadership experience. He has worked with leading global consumer product, retail and digital marketing companies. Khan has also served as a strategic advisor to technology entrepreneurs.
As the Global Head of Brand Technology and Enterprise Architecture at Estée Lauder Companies, Khan led the digital transformation of the company's global brands, consumer experience, product innovation, and supply chain. Prior to joining Estée Lauder Companies, Khan served as Senior Vice President of Global E-commerce Platforms for Staples and led the modernization and transformation of their global e-commerce capabilities.
Khan earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and technology from the University of Maine.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Member of the Leadership Team
Barbara Van Andel-Gaby is a member of the Board of Directors of Alticor, parent company of direct selling leader Amway.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chief Financial Officer, Responsible for Amway
Becky Smith is the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for Amway's global finance team, which includes accounting, financial planning and reporting, internal audit, treasury, tax and global financial shared services divisions.
Smith reports directly to CEO Milind Pant. She serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key decision-making body focused on strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. She also serves on Amway's Executive Staff, composed of cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, growing talent capabilities and meeting global market needs.
Prior to taking on the role of Chief Financial Officer in 2020, Smith served as Vice President of the A70 Transformation Office. She also held a variety of leadership positions, including Vice President, Global Procurement, and Vice President, Global Project Management & Supply Chain Planning. She also held management roles in Global Project Management, Global Direct Procurement, and Supply Chain Financial Analysis & Reporting. Smith joined Amway in 2008.
Before joining Amway, Smith worked for Chrysler LLC, Michigan State University and Cargill, Inc.
Smith received a bachelor's degree in agribusiness management, animal science from Michigan State University and a master's degree with a concentration in finance and supply chain management from the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University. She also has a Global Strategic Leadership Program Certificate from the Wharton School, Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Smith is married to her husband, Randy, and has two children.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chairman and CEO of DP Fox Ventures LLC
- Chairman of the Orlando Magic
- Member of the Board of Directors of Amway
Dan DeVos is a member of the Board of Directors of Amway, one of the world's leading direct selling companies. Dan previously served as vice president of corporate affairs for Amway. Other positions he held at Amway include vice president for the Pacific region, vice president of distributor relations for North America, and director of U.S. special events. Dan is the son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos, who with Jay Van Andel, started Amway in 1959 in Ada, Michigan.
Dan is chairman and CEO of DP Fox Ventures LLC. Founded in 1993 by Dan and Pamella, DP Fox Ventures LLC is a diversified management company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with interests in real estate, fashion, transportation, sports, and entertainment. Dan owns and operates Fox Motors, Fox Harley-Davidson, and Fox Powersports. He is a partner of CWD Real Estate Investment and co-owner, CEO, and governor of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Dan also is president/CEO of Cape Eleuthera Resort and Marina in the Bahamas.
In addition, Dan serves as the chairman of the Orlando Magic and a member of the NBA Board of Governors.
Dan is involved in a variety of philanthropic organizations including the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation which focuses on the arts, education and community. He serves on the board of trustees for Hope Network Foundation and Northwood University, his alma mater, in Midland, Michigan. Dan also is a vice chair of the Grand Valley University Foundation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Member of the Leadership Team
David Van Andel is a member of the Board of Directors of Alticor, parent company of Amway, one of the world's leading direct selling companies.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
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- Co - Chairman
- Co - Chairman of the Global Leadership Team Board
Doug DeVos is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Amway, the world's largest direct selling company with more than $8 billion in revenue. He previously served as President of Amway for more than 16 years. DeVos joined Amway in 1986 and served in various leadership positions for Amway in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Doug, along with his wife Maria, is the Founder of Continuum Ventures - an investment company for The Doug & Maria DeVos Family.
DeVos is a globally recognized leader whose focus on entrepreneurship and providing opportunities for people around the world to build businesses of their own has been a lifelong passion. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce appointed DeVos to the U.S.-India CEO Forum. He served as an industry leader in numerous roles including Chairman of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (2014-2017) and Chairman of the U.S. Direct Selling Association (2003-2004). DeVos was inducted into the U.S. Direct Selling Association Hall of Fame and received the Direct Selling Education Foundation's Circle of Honor award.
Beyond Amway, DeVos is Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Society and leads the Ambassador Network for Stand Together, an organization committed to helping people realize their potential by addressing society's biggest challenges.
DeVos also chairs the Executive Committee for the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and is involved in numerous Michigan business and civic organizations, including: Business Leaders for Michigan, the West Michigan Policy Forum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and in particular, the Doug & Maria DeVos Foundation.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University where he was quarterback for the Purdue football team.
Dr. David W. Walker is Professor, UCLA Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology.
His research program primarily works to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging. One of the major goals of his research program is to identify novel approaches to slow aging and prolong healthy lifespan. The long-term aim of this research is to provide novel therapeutic targets to counteract age-related human diseases. Providing insights into the basic biological mechanisms of aging is the leading approach towards the development of rationale interventions to prolong health, wellness and longevity.
Dr. Walker has a BSc in genetics from Queens University of Belfast, and an MRes in molecular biology and a PhD in genetics, both from the University of Manchester. He did post-doctoral work in genetics at the California Institute of Technology.
Job Titles:
- Director of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology
- Professor of Dermatological Science, Director of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology
Dr. Desmond J Tobin is a Professor of Dermatological Science and Director of the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology in Dublin, Ireland. His area of expertise is the study of human skin. Dr. Tobin has conducted extensive research on skin and hair follicle pigmentation, immune-mediated skin and hair follicle disorders, and wound healing.
Dr. Tobin obtained his BSc from Maynooth University (Ireland), his PhD from the University of London at the St John's Institute of Dermatology (Britain) and his post-doctoral training at the Department of Dermatology at New York University Medical Centre (USA).
Job Titles:
- Director Photobiology and Aging Research Laboratory
Dr. Gary Fisher holds an endowed Professorship of Molecular Dermatology at the University of Michigan. He is also Director of the Photobiology and Aging Research Laboratory.
Dr. Fisher research studies the molecular mechanisms of sun-induced premature skin aging and the molecular mechanisms of chronological skin aging. Additional current interests include regulation of signal transduction pathways by protein tyrosine phosphatases, and extracellular matrix biology related to stem cells, inflammation, and cancer in aging human skin.
He received his PhD from Cornell University and postdoctoral training at Washington University in the Departments of Biological Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Head of Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food
Dr. Gary Williamson is Professor and Head of Department, Nutrition, Dietetics and Food in the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University.
His work focuses on how dietary polyphenols, bioactive molecules found in many plant-based foods, beverages and supplements are absorbed, and the mechanisms by which they reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Sheffield.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Vice Dean, Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Kiyotaka Nakagawa is a Professor and Vice Dean for the Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences at Tohoku University in Japan. His work focuses on studying oxidative degradation in food products and the role of lipid peroxidation in the development of degenerative diseases in humans (i.e., atherosclerosis, hyperglycemia, dementia, and cancer).
His Ph. D is in Food Chemistry from Tohoku University.
Job Titles:
- Professor, Department of Nutritional Science & Food Management
Dr. Oran Kwon is actively involved in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level as a Professor for the Department of Nutritional Science & Food in Seoul, South Korea. She is also involved as a Dean at the Science & Industry Convergence College. Her current research is focused on phytochemicals in culinary plants and studying how multiple components in traditional herbs impact health at the clinical level.
Dr. Kwon has authored numerous paper and articles and is a member of many scientific organizations and committees including, the International Life Science Institute and the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement. She has also served as an advisory board member for the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and Ministry of Health and Welfare.
She holds a BS, MSD and PhD in Nutrition from Ewha Womans University, and has experience working for the US National Institute of Health and Korea Food and Drug Administration.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Founder of SkinConcept Munich
Dr. Patricia Ogilvie is the Founder of SkinConcept Munich which specializes in dermatology and laser medicine.
Her research focus in aesthetic medicine is neuromodulators (Botulinumtoxin) and injectable fillers. Besides clinical studies in this field, SkinConcept includes a study center for cosmetic ingredients.
Her medical degrees are from University Basel, University of Wuerzburg Medical School and University of Regensburg Medical School.
Job Titles:
- Professor and Head of Dermatology at Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center
- Professor, Head of Dermatology
Dr. Soyun Cho is Professor and Head of Dermatology at Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center and has been a Board-certified dermatologist by the Korean Dermatological Association since 1998. Dr. Cho has a European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) Board Certification in Dermatopathology from the International Committee for Dermatopathology.
In addition to basic research on skin aging, pollution and matrix biology, Dr. Cho has conducted clinical and translational research on rosacea, acne, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. She has also conducted research on infantile hemangioma, vasculopathies, fungal infections and related topics.
She holds MS, MD and PhD degrees from Ewha Womans University.
Job Titles:
- Associate Executive Director for Clinical Science
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- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- President of Amway China
As President of Amway China, Frances Yu leads all operations in China and works closely with Amway Business Owners to increase partnership with the company. She serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key decision-making body focused on strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. She also serves on Amway's Executive Staff comprised of cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
Yu joined Amway China in 2000 and has served as president since 2018. She previously served as Chief Marketing Officer of Amway Greater China Region, with a portfolio covering all marketing, communications, and public affairs across the market, and became regarded as a pioneer in marketing innovation and reputation management. Prior, she served as Amway China's VP of Public Affairs.
Yu has served as the General Director of Amway Charity Foundation since its establishment in 2011, leading programs that have helped to improve the nutrition of 4+ million children in rural China. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Women's Professional Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, Vice Chairwoman of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, Executive Director of the Chinese Young Volunteers Association, and as Board Director of the China Environmental Protection Foundation.
Prior to joining Amway, Ms. Yu served in the Legal Section of the former PRC Internal Trade Bureau. She holds a master's degree in law from Renmin University of China.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
Harjit Gill joined the Alticor board of directors in 2022. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) in Singapore. Gill is passionate about innovation and healthcare reform and is also a board member for ResMed and MAS Holdings.
Appointed CEO of APACMed in 2019, Gill actively leads the company's mission to improve the standards of care for patients in Asia Pacific. Founded in 2014, APACMed is the only regional association to provide a unified voice for the medical technology industry in Asia Pacific.
Gill joined APACMed from Philips ASEAN Pacific where she served as Executive Vice President and CEO. In her role, she managed a $2 billion business and a team of 10,000 in 10 countries across its healthcare, lighting, and consumer lifestyle sectors. She spent 25 years with Philips ASEAN Pacific holding a variety of international leadership roles in Holland, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Gill is also the former Singapore Chapter Chair of the Young Presidents Organization, the premier leadership organization of Chief Executives in the world, as well as a former board member of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, the National University of Singapore Entrepreneurship Committee and member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Southeast Asia.
Gill has spoken about innovation and healthcare at several global leadership platforms including the World Economic Forum, INSEAD, Women's Economic Forum, and IMC. Gill holds a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) in combined studies from The University of Manchester in England.
Jay Van Andel was born in 1924 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he met a young man named Rich DeVos. He attended Calvin College and Pratt Business School in Kansas, and later served as a United States Army Air Force officer from 1942 to 1945.
In 1959, Jay co-founded Amway Corp with his good friend and business partner, Rich DeVos.
As a lifelong advocate of free enterprise, Jay served as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from 1979 to 1980. He was a strong supporter of community projects in economic development, health care, education, and the arts. He and his wife, Betty, founded the Van Andel Institute for Education and Medical Research in his hometown of Grand Rapids. Jay and Betty's generosity also helped create the Van Andel Arena and the Van Andel Museum Center for the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chief Sales Officer & Regional President West
As Chief Sales Officer & Regional President West, John Parker is responsible for Amway's global sales strategy and operations, and oversees distributor incentives and recognition, field leadership development, and global training and education. He is also responsible for Amway's Central Asia, Europe, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand markets as well as its North America and Latin America regions.
Parker reports directly to Amway CEO Milind Pant. He serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key executive decision-making body focused on global strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. He also serves on Amway's Executive Staff composed of top cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
Prior to taking on the role of Chief Sales Officer in 2013, Parker was President of Amway Japan for five years. He also held a variety of leadership positions including Chief Marketing Officer for Amway globally, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Amway North America and Director of Sales for Amway North America. Parker joined Amway in 1993 as a Distributor Relations Sales Manager.
Parker formerly served on the Board of Advisors for the Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Grand Valley State University. He also previously served on the U.S. Direct Selling Association Board and Executive Committee where he served two terms as Chairman. In addition, Parker was a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the Direct Selling Education Foundation where he served four terms as Chairman.
Parker holds a bachelor's in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Notre Dame where he was a member of the varsity golf team.
Job Titles:
- Director of the Plants for Human Health Institute
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- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
Michael L. Ducker joined the Alticor board of directors in 2012. Ducker is former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FedEx Freight. Ducker, who has been with FedEx for more than 40 years, provides strategic direction for the Corporation's less-than-truckload (LTL) companies throughout North America and for FedEx Custom Critical, a leading expedited freight carrier.
He previously served FedEx as the president of international business, COO of FedEx Express and president of FedEx Express Asia Pacific. In addition, Ducker led FedEx's Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and Southern European regions.
Ducker formerly served on the advisory committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations for the Obama Administration. He previously served as Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is currently Chairman of the Compensation Committee and an Executive Board Member and Vice Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ducker also serves as treasurer on the executive committee for the American Trucking Associations, is a member of The Salvation Army National Advisory Board and Executive Committee, and serves as a board member of International Flavors and Fragrances.
Ducker received his Masters of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chief Operating & Chief People Officer
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- Certified Public Accountant
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chief Information Officer for the NFL
Michelle McKenna joined the Alticor board of directors in 2020. She currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the National Football League (NFL), and is also a member of the board of directors for RingCentral and Quotient Technology, Inc.
In her role as Chief Information Officer for the NFL, McKenna is responsible for the NFL's technology strategy, shared service delivery and leadership of the league's activities. She has been at the NFL since 2012 and is executive sponsor of the league's Women's Inclusion Network. She has been awarded the Game Changer Award by Sports Business Journal. In 2013, Forty Over Forty - Women to Watch named her as one of the top 40 women in business.
Ms. McKenna joined the NFL from Constellation Energy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she was the Chief Information Officer. At Constellation, she led the acquisition of competitive energy businesses and a merger with Exelon. In this capacity, she served as a board advisor and worked closely with the Chairman and CEO. Prior to joining Constellation Energy, McKenna was President of Vision Interactive Media Group, where she was responsible for marketing, technology, business development, operations and finance.
McKenna is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Auburn University, and a master's degree in business administration from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Vice - Chair
- Amway CEO
As Chief Operating & Chief People Officer, Michael Nelson leads Amway's Human Resources, Supply Chain, Legal, Government Affairs, and Founding Families Engagement organizations. He also oversees Amway's Aviation division, the Amway Hotel Corporation, and supports the Alticor Board of Directors and Amway Family Council.
Nelson reports directly to Amway CEO Milind Pant and serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key executive decision-making body focused on global strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. He also serves on Amway's Executive Staff comprised of top cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
He has been with Amway since 1992 in a variety of leadership roles related to company strategy, vision and growth, working extensively with Amway markets around the world. Nelson previously served as Chief Administrative & Supply Chain Officer, Chief Information Officer, and as vice president of Amway global strategic planning. Prior to leading strategy, Nelson was director of project management and director of strategic procurement.
Nelson serves on the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Governance Committee, the Economic Club of Grand Rapids Board, and the West Michigan Regional Air Alliance.
Nelson earned a BA degree in Business and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University. He received a Master of Management degree from Aquinas College.
Milind Pant joined Amway in January 2019 as Chief Executive Officer. He leads the overall management of Amway and is responsible for setting the company's strategic vision and growth strategies. Pant reports directly to and holds a seat on Amway's Board of Directors. He is the first non-family member to run the business since its founding in 1959.
In his role as CEO, Pant serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key executive decision-making body focused on global strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. He also serves on Amway's Executive Staff comprised of top cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
Most recently, Pant was President of Pizza Hut International with Yum! Brands. In this role, he led the international division across 109 countries with more than 9,000 Pizza Hut stores. He was also previously President - Yum! China, served as Managing Director, Yum! Thailand and Chief Marketing Officer - Yum! Indian Subcontinent.
Prior to joining Yum! Brands, Pant spent 14 years with Unilever in a variety of executive roles, including Vice President - Foods for Africa, Middle East, Turkey.
Pant serves as a vice-chair on the U.S.-India Business Council's Board of Directors and is also on the U.S.-China Business Council's Board of Directors. Pant is also a member of the CEO Council for the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations and is the Global Regulatory Affairs Committee chairman for the organization. He holds a Master of International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and a Master of Management Studies from Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences, India.
Job Titles:
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Member of the Global Leadership Team Board
- Chairman of the Remember Hope Council
As Chief Marketing Officer, Peter Strydom is responsible for developing product and digital experiences that inspire brand loyalty, empower Amway Business Owners as they continue building customer relationships and drive sustained growth across Amway's portfolio of brands. Strydom leads a global team dedicated to creating customized online, mobile and social consumer experiences.
Strydom reports directly to Amway CEO Milind Pant and serves on Amway's Global Leadership Team, Amway's key executive decision-making body focused on global strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences. He also serves on Amway's Executive Staff comprised of top cross-functional executive leaders focused on enhancing company culture, talent capabilities and global market needs.
He has been with Amway since 1997 in a variety of leadership roles with Amway in four countries. Strydom most recently served as the Managing Director of Amway Japan for seven years. Prior to that role, he was Amway Europe's Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer for Europe. He also ran the Southern European business for Amway Europe and the Mediterranean countries. At the beginning of his Amway career, Strydom served as the General Manager of South Africa.
Strydom serves as Chairman of the Remember Hope Council, a philanthropic organization that is dedicated to building community centers in the 2011 tsunami-hit region of Eastern Japan.
Rich DeVos was born in 1926 outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a small town called Ada. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he met a young man named Jay Van Andel. Rich went on to attend Calvin College, and later served in the United States Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946.
In 1959, Rich co-founded Amway Corp with his good friend and business partner, Jay Van Andel.
Rich and his wife, Helen, became passionately involved in philanthropy in their hometown of Grand Rapids. Rich and Helen's generosity helped create many institutions, including Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, the DeVos Communications Center at Calvin College, the DeVos Campus of Grand Valley State University, and the DeVos Place Convention Center and Concert Hall. Rich was also the owner and chairman of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic, and has owned numerous other sports franchises.
Job Titles:
- Co - Chairman
- Co - Chairman of the Global Leadership Team Board
Steve Van Andel is co-chair of the board of directors of Amway, one of the world's leading direct selling businesses. He served as co-CEO of Amway from 1995-2018. Van Andel is the eldest son of Amway Co-Founder Jay Van Andel, who, with Rich DeVos, started Amway in 1959 in Ada, Michigan.
Over the past two decades, Van Andel has been part of leading a strategic transformation of the company with a focus on growth through digital tools, mobile experiences and product innovations.
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- Corporate Copy
- Corporate Corporate Copy USA China Europe India Japan Russia Taiwan Thailand Malaysia Korea
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- Chairman and CEO of the Van Andel Institute for Education and Medical
- Chief Operating Officer of Pyxis Innovations Inc
- Trustee of the Richard
Van Andel has been an ambassador for free enterprise and free trade interests all over the world. He has twice served as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he remains a member of several committees, and has been involved with the U.S. China Business Council as well as the U.S. Korea Business Council.
Van Andel shared his passion for economic freedom on a local level in his role as chairman of the Economic Club of Grand Rapids during the 2014/2015 season. Van Andel serves on the boards of directors of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, Business Leaders for Michigan, West Michigan Policy Forum and Metro Health Hospital. He also serves on the board of his alma mater, Hillsdale College.
Van Andel earned a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Hillsdale College and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Miami University in Ohio.
Van Andel is chairman and CEO of the Van Andel Institute for Education and Medical Research in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a biomedical center that focuses on cancer and Parkinson's research, and science education. The center was founded by his parents, the late Jay and Betty Van Andel. Van Andel has various business interests in health and wellness companies. He also is co-owner and chairman of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League.
Van Andel formerly was the chief operating officer of Pyxis Innovations Inc., a former Amway Innovations subsidiary. He also was Amway's senior vice president/managing director - Americas and Europe, with responsibility for business in more than 30 markets in North America, Europe and Latin America. He also directed new market development for the corporation.
In addition, Van Andel has served as Amway's senior vice president - operations, vice president of manufacturing and operations, and director of regional distribution centers. In these roles, he oversaw global manufacturing, global distribution, information systems, engineering, forecasting/planning, purchasing and import-export operations.
Van Andel serves, and has served, on the boards of numerous civic, cultural, and community organizations, including Grand Action; The Right Place, Inc.; American Cancer Society Foundation of Michigan; The Economic Club of Grand Rapids; and Hope College (Holland, Michigan).
Van Andel-Gaby serves as a trustee of the Richard and Barbara Gaby Foundation, chairman of The Heritage Foundation Board of Trustees, a member of the Reagan Ranch Board of Governors, and a member of the board of advisors for the Arete Scholarship Fund in Atlanta, Georgia.
She previously served as vice president of Amway Hotel Corporation and CEO of Peter Island Resorts.
A dedicated homeschooler since 1998, Van Andel-Gaby has homeschooled all six of her children. She is a member of the Georgia Home Education Association, the Home School Legal Defense Association, and several other home school organizations in Georgia. She also is a member of Perimeter Church of Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Van Andel-Gaby graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and earned her MBA from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She is married to Richard D. Gaby.
Van Andel-Gaby is the youngest child of Amway co-founder Jay Van Andel, who started Amway in 1959 with his lifelong friend and business partner, Rich DeVos.