Luis Nieto
Director/Board Member at RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Profile
Lou became affiliated with Akoya Capital in 2010 and serves as its Consumer Foods Sector Leader.
Having spent over 28 years in the industry, Lou has deep domain expertise and executive leadership capability in consumer foods; including, marketing and brand management, strategy, distribution, private label, ethnic, and dairy, and in implementation and change management.
Lou has had large company sales, marketing, and branding experiences at both Quaker Oats Company and Kraft Foods, Inc followed by executive-level experiences as EVP, Marketing, Sales & Distribution for Mission Foods, Group President of Dean Foods Company, President/CEO of Federated Group and, most recently as President of Consumer Foods for ConAgra.
Lou currently serves on the Boards of Ryder Systems, Inc., and Auto Zone, and was the former Executive Chair for our portfolio companies Eddy Packing Company and Fresh and Ready Foods.
Lou is also President of Nieto Advisory, LLC.
He has a BA from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
0.07% | 14/12/2023 | 28,569 ( 0.07% ) | 3 M $ | 30/03/2024 |
Luis Nieto active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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RYDER SYSTEM, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2007 |
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Akoya Capital Partners LLC
Akoya Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Akoya Capital Partners LLC (Akoya Capital) is an independent private equity subsidiary of Akoya Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Max DeZara. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2009 |
Nieto Advisory LLC | President | 31/10/2011 |
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc.
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Food Evolution LLC, Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. is a private company that manufactures sandwiches, salads, wraps and sides. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Fresh & Ready Foods was acquired by Food Evolution LLC on January 26, 2016. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Luis Nieto
Companies | Position | End |
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AUTOZONE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 17/12/2019 |
CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | President | 31/05/2009 |
Conagra Refrigerated Foods | President | 31/12/2007 |
Swift & Co.
Swift & Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Swift & Co. provides beef and pork products. It is engaged in processing, preparing, packaging & delivering fresh and further processed beef and pork products. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Greeley, CO. | President | 31/12/2005 |
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Training of Luis Nieto
The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
RYDER SYSTEM, INC. | Finance |
AUTOZONE, INC. | Retail Trade |
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Private companies | 11 |
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The Quaker Oats Co.
The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dean Foods Co.
Dean Foods Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Dean Foods Co. engages in the manufacture, sale, and direct-to-store distribution of fluid milk and other dairy products. Its portfolio includes the DairyPure and TruMoo brands, along with other regional dairy brands such as Alta Dena, Berkeley Farms, Country Fresh, Dean's, Friendly's, Garelick Farms, LAND O LAKES milk and cultured products, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, Mayfield, McArthur, Meadow Gold, Oak Farms, PET, T.G. Lee, and Tuscan. The company was founded by Samuel E. Dean, Sr. in 1925 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Swift & Co.
Swift & Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Swift & Co. provides beef and pork products. It is engaged in processing, preparing, packaging & delivering fresh and further processed beef and pork products. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Greeley, CO. | Distribution Services |
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Federated Group, Inc.
Federated Group, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Federated Group, Inc. operates as a sales & marketing company for the grocery, food service, drug and convenience stores. It provides programs & services to the wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers. It provides vendor sourcing, quality, category management and label & packaging services. The company is headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL. | Distribution Services |
Conagra Refrigerated Foods | |
Mission Foods Corp.
Mission Foods Corp. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Part of Gruma SAB de CV, Mission Foods Corp. is a private company that manufactures and sells flour. The company is based in Irving, TX. The CEO of the company is Javier Vélez Bautista. | Process Industries |
Eddy Packing Co., Inc.
Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Eddy Packing Co., Inc. engages in the production, retail, and distribution of beef, pork, and poultry products. It offers marinated, fully cooked, and naturally smoked meat, and fresh and frozen varieties. The company was founded by Eddy R. Mayrant in 1953 and is headquartered in Yoakum, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Akoya Capital Partners LLC
Akoya Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Akoya Capital Partners LLC (Akoya Capital) is an independent private equity subsidiary of Akoya Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Max DeZara. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc.
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Food Evolution LLC, Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. is a private company that manufactures sandwiches, salads, wraps and sides. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Fresh & Ready Foods was acquired by Food Evolution LLC on January 26, 2016. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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