Anne Ward

Director/Board Member at VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30

54 year

100 connections

Consumer Non-Durables

Consumer Services

Health Technology

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Ms. Anne S.
Ward is an Independent Director at SPS Commerce, Inc., an Independent Director at Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a Chairman at CURiO Brands LLC.
She is on the Board of Directors at SPS Commerce, Inc. and Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ms. Ward was previously employed as an Independent Director by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by The Thymes LLC, a Chief Executive Officer by The Forward Group, a President, COO-Ebony, Jet & Fashion Fair Cosmetic by Johnson Publishing Co. LLC, an Assistant Vice President by The Coca-Cola Co., and an Associate Marketing Director by Procter & Gamble Co. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University, a graduate degree from Duke University and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 0.2%	2026-06-03	119,067 ( 0.2% )	767 982 $	2026-05-30
SPS COMMERCE, INC. 0.02%	2026-05-27	7,870 ( 0.02% )	446 623 $	2026-05-30

Anne Ward active positions

Companies	Position	Start
VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	Director/Board Member	2019-10-27
SPS COMMERCE, INC.	Director/Board Member	2020-11-05
CURiO CURiO Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and retails fragrances through online	Chairman	2024-07-31

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Former positions of Anne Ward

Companies	Position	End
SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.	Director/Board Member	2020-12-31
The Thymes LLC The Thymes LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and supplies cosmetic products	Chief Executive Officer	2015-12-31
The Forward Group The Forward Group The Forward Group is an investment banking and securities intermediation firm based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 1935 by Anne Sempowski Ward, the company provides a range of financial services, including wealth management, investment management, and investment banking. The Forward Group serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, institutions, and governments, and offers specialized investment strategies across various asset classes and markets. The firm is known for its commitment to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has a strong focus on creating scalable, sustainable investing solutions.	Chief Executive Officer	2012-03-31
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, periodicals and books	President	2010-07-12
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY	Corporate Officer/Principal	2007-08-31

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Private companies	11
The Coca-Cola Co. The Coca-Cola Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, wholesales and retails nonalcoholic beverages	Consumer Non-Durables
Procter & Gamble Co. Procter & Gamble Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors	Consumer Non-Durables
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of therapies	Health Technology
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, periodicals and books	Consumer Services
SPS Commerce, Inc. SPS Commerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions	Technology Services
The Thymes LLC The Thymes LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and supplies cosmetic products	Distribution Services
The Fuqua School of Business The Fuqua School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
CURiO CURiO Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and retails fragrances through online	Consumer Non-Durables
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures personal care products, small household appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn, garden and home pest control products	Consumer Durables
The Forward Group The Forward Group The Forward Group is an investment banking and securities intermediation firm based in Minneapolis, MN. Founded in 1935 by Anne Sempowski Ward, the company provides a range of financial services, including wealth management, investment management, and investment banking. The Forward Group serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, institutions, and governments, and offers specialized investment strategies across various asset classes and markets. The firm is known for its commitment to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has a strong focus on creating scalable, sustainable investing solutions.