Anne Ward
Director/Board Member at VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Net worth: 746 562 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Anne Sempowski Ward is the founder of The Forward Group, which was founded in 2008.
She held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2012.
Ms. Ward's current job is as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at CURiO since 2012.
She is also currently serving as an Independent Director at Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2019 and at SPS Commerce, Inc. since 2020.
Ms. Ward's former jobs include being the Chief Executive Officer of The Thymes LLC from 2012 to 2016, Associate Marketing Director at Procter & Gamble Co. from 1994 to 2006, Assistant Vice President at The Coca-Cola Co. from 2006 to 2007, and President, COO-Ebony, Jet & Fashion Fair Cosmetic at Johnson Publishing Co. LLC from 2007 to 2010.
Ms. Ward's education includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1993, a graduate degree from Duke University in 1994, and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business in 2004.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SPS COMMERCE, INC.
0.01% | 2024-05-15 | 2,824 ( 0.01% ) | 478 470 $ | 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-05-16 | 59,842 ( 0.10% ) | 268 092 $ | 2024-04-29 |
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 Specialty StoresRetail Trade CURiO manufactures and sells specialty candles and cosmetic products. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-12-31 |
Former positions of Anne Ward
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
The Thymes LLC
 The Thymes LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Thymes LLC engages in the manufacture and supply of cosmetic products. It offers bath envelopes, face polishes, foot creams, lip balms, bar soaps, bath salts, bubble bath products, colognes, dusting powder, facial cleansers, fragrance products, and hand and foot cleansers. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-12-31 |
| The Forward Group | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-03-31 |
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC
 Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Johnson Publishing Co. LLC publishes magazines, periodicals and books. It has businesses in publishing, cosmetics, television production and fashion. Its brands include EBONY, JET magazines and Fashion Fair Cosmetics. The company was founded by Eunice W. Johnson and John H. Johnson in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | President | 2010-07-12 |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-08-31 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-07-31 |
Training of Anne Ward
| Duke University | Graduate Degree |
| The Fuqua School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | Health Technology |
| THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| SPS COMMERCE, INC. | Technology Services |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC
Johnson Publishing Co. LLC Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Johnson Publishing Co. LLC publishes magazines, periodicals and books. It has businesses in publishing, cosmetics, television production and fashion. Its brands include EBONY, JET magazines and Fashion Fair Cosmetics. The company was founded by Eunice W. Johnson and John H. Johnson in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
The Thymes LLC
The Thymes LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Thymes LLC engages in the manufacture and supply of cosmetic products. It offers bath envelopes, face polishes, foot creams, lip balms, bar soaps, bath salts, bubble bath products, colognes, dusting powder, facial cleansers, fragrance products, and hand and foot cleansers. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Distribution Services |
CURiO
CURiO Specialty StoresRetail Trade CURiO manufactures and sells specialty candles and cosmetic products. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Retail Trade |
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