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James White
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/12/2025
Profile
James D.
White is the founder of Directors Academy, Inc. Current positions include Chairman at The Honest Co., Inc. since 2021 and at Air Protein, Inc. since 2020.
Holds director roles at Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc., Conscious Capitalism, Inc. since 2016, Juma Ventures, Schnuck Markets, Inc., and independent director roles at Cava Group, Inc. since 2022, The Simply Good Foods Co. since 2019, and Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. since 2022.
Former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Jamba, Inc. from 2010 to 2016; President & Chief Executive Officer at Jamba Juice Co. (California); Executive Chairman at Bradshaw International, Inc.; Chairman at Fair Trade USA; Chairman-Elect at Daymon Worldwide, Inc. from 2010 to 2016; Independent Director at Adtalem Global Education, Inc. from 2015 to 2021; Independent Director at The Hillshire Brands Co.; Director at Panera Bread Co.; Director at Callidus Software, Inc. from 2016 to 2018; Managing Director at Mill Road Capital Management LLC from 2020 to 2023; Independent Director at Medallia, Inc. from 2020 to 2021; Lead Independent Director at Affirm Holdings, Inc. from 2021 to 2024; Senior Vice President-Business Development at Gillette Co. from 2002 to 2005; Senior Vice President-Consumer Brands at Safeway, Inc. from 2005 to 2008; Senior Vice President at Safeway Stores Ltd. from 2005 to 2008; Vice President-Customer Interface Group at Nestle Purina PetCare Co. from 1987 to 2005.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri and Cornell University, and an MBA from Fontbonne University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HONEST COMPANY, INC. 0.29% | 27/05/2025 | 322,495 ( 0.29% ) | 832 037 $ | 30/12/2025 |
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO 0.02% | 30/11/2025 | 20,854 ( 0.02% ) | 418 748 $ | 30/12/2025 |
| 19/06/2025 | 5,574 ( 0% ) | 327 138 $ | 30/12/2025 |
James White active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE HONEST COMPANY, INC. | Chairman | 02/05/2021 |
| CAVA GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2021 |
| THE SIMPLY GOOD FOODS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 22/07/2019 |
Juma Ventures
 Juma Ventures Operates businesses with the purpose of employing young people | Director/Board Member | - |
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc.
 Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. Provides debit card for kids that parents manage from their phones | Director/Board Member | 23/03/2022 |
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc.
 Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international forum of business leaders | Director/Board Member | - |
Air Protein, Inc.
 Air Protein, Inc. Manufactures protein-enriched food products | Chairman | 31/12/2019 |
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
 Schnuck Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets, pharmacies and grocery stores | Director/Board Member | - |
Conscious Capitalism, Inc.
 Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Operates nonprofit organization which dedicated to elevating humanity through business | Director/Board Member | 23/01/2016 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 35 |
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Adtalem Global Education, Inc.
 Adtalem Global Education, Inc. Provides educational services | |
Gillette Co.
 Gillette Co. Manufactures razors, blades, personal care products and shaving kits | |
The Hillshire Brands Co.
 The Hillshire Brands Co. Manufactures meat products | |
Safeway, Inc.
 Safeway, Inc. Operates offline and online grocery stores | |
Panera Bread Co.
 Panera Bread Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants and provides catering services | Consumer Services |
The Honest Co., Inc.
 The Honest Co., Inc. Engages in selling baby and beauty products through online | |
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Schnuck Markets, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets, pharmacies and grocery stores | Retail Trade |
University of Missouri
 University of Missouri Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Callidus Software, Inc.
 Callidus Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops sales management software | Technology Services |
Bradshaw International, Inc.
 Bradshaw International, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes kitchenware products through online | Consumer Durables |
Safeway Stores Ltd.
 Safeway Stores Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Nestle Purina PetCare Co.
 Nestle Purina PetCare Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in production of dog and cat treats products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fontbonne University
 Fontbonne University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jamba, Inc.
 Jamba, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Retails blended-to-order fruit smoothies and beverages | Consumer Services |
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc.
Chief Executives For Corporate Purpose, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an international forum of business leaders | Commercial Services |
Fair Trade USA
 Fair Trade USA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides farmers and workers producing fair trade certified goods services | Commercial Services |
Network of Executive Women
 Network of Executive Women Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Organizes events and learning programs for its members | Commercial Services |
Mill Road Capital Management LLC
 Mill Road Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Road Capital Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies in sectors such as retail, manufacturing, business services and consumer products. It participates in growth capital requirements. It also invests in public companies. | Finance |
The Organic Center
 The Organic Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information for scientific research about organic food and farming | Commercial Services |
Daymon Worldwide, Inc.
 Daymon Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides retail branding services | Commercial Services |
Medallia, Inc.
 Medallia, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer and employee experience management platform | Technology Services |
Conscious Capitalism, Inc.
Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Operates nonprofit organization which dedicated to elevating humanity through business | |
GENYOUth Foundation
 GENYOUth Foundation Operates as a youth wellness organization focused on creating school communities and programs to empower students | |
Jamba Juice Co. (California)
 Jamba Juice Co. (California) Retails blended-to-order fruit smoothies and beverages | |
Juma Ventures
Juma Ventures Operates businesses with the purpose of employing young people | |
Affirm, Inc.
 Affirm, Inc. Provides online payment and pay later services for e-stores | |
Cava Group, Inc.
 Cava Group, Inc. Operates fast-casual restaurants | |
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
 Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Engages in educating and connecting entrepreneurs | |
The Simply Good Foods Co.
 The Simply Good Foods Co. Engages in the development, marketing, and sale of nutritional food and snacking products | |
JAB Holding Co. LLC
 JAB Holding Co. LLC Functions as an investment holding company | |
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc.
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. Provides debit card for kids that parents manage from their phones | |
Directors Academy, Inc.
 Directors Academy, Inc. Provides development and placement learning programs | |
Air Protein, Inc.
Air Protein, Inc. Manufactures protein-enriched food products | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc.
 Affirm Holdings, Inc. Operates as a financial lender of installment loans for consumers |
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