Profile
Carter Cast currently works at Monogram Food Solutions LLC, as Director from 2021, SMS Assist LLC, as Director, Plz Corp., as Director from 2020, Family Action Network, as Director, The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital), as Operating Partner from 2012, PPC Investment Partners LP, as Operating Partner from 2023, and Kellogg School of Management, as Professor from 2011.
Mr. Cast also formerly worked at Walmart, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2007, NetShops, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart.com USA LLC, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2007, Hayneedle, Inc., as Chairman from 2010 to 2011, Frito-Lay North America, Inc., as Marketing Director in 1997, Kellanova, as Independent Director from 2017 to 2025, Electronic Arts, Inc., as VP-Product Marketing & Marketing Communications, PepsiCo, Inc., as Marketing Executive in 1990, eBay, Inc., as Chief Marketing Officer, Blue Nile, Inc., as Chief Marketing Officer from 1999 to 2000, and Taco Bell Corp., as Principal in 1990.
Mr. Cast received his undergraduate degree in 1985 from Stanford University and Masters Business Admin degree in 1992 from Kellogg School of Management.
Carter Cast active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
SMS Assist LLC
SMS Assist LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides multisite property management services | Director/Board Member | - |
Family Action Network | Director/Board Member | - |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-31 |
PPC Investment Partners LP
PPC Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance PPC Investment Partners invests in middle-market companies located in North America, with an enterprise value of USD 0.2 – 2 billion and EBITDA of more than USD 15 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of manufactured products and services. It provides financing for MBOs, buyouts, and corporate divestitures with an investment size of USD 100 – 750 million. The firm also acquires majority and minority interest. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-12-31 |
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital)
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Pritzker Group Venture Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on marketplace and vertical SaaS investment industry. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 1 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-12-31 |
Plz Corp.
Plz Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops, manufactures and distributes aerosol & liquid products | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
Monogram Food Solutions LLC
Monogram Food Solutions LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes food products | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
Former positions of Carter Cast
| Companies | Position | End |
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| KELLANOVA | Director/Board Member | 2025-12-10 |
Hayneedle, Inc.
Hayneedle, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates online retail stores of home furnishings and lifestyle products | Chairman | 2011-05-31 |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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Electronic Arts, Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, markets, publishes and distributes game software content and services | Technology Services |
Kellanova
Kellanova Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the production and distribution of cereals, cookies, crackers and frozen foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
PepsiCo, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Walmart, Inc.
Walmart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail and wholesale stores & e-Commerce websites that sells grocery, general merchandise, health and wellness products | Retail Trade |
eBay, Inc.
eBay, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online marketplace and mobile app for the sale of goods & services | Retail Trade |
Blue Nile, Inc.
Blue Nile, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails diamonds and jewelry through online | Retail Trade |
Monogram Food Solutions LLC
Monogram Food Solutions LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Stanford University
Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Taco Bell Corp.
Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of fast-food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Wal-Mart.com USA LLC
Wal-Mart.com USA LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates superstores | Retail Trade |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets snack foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital)
The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Pritzker Group Venture Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on marketplace and vertical SaaS investment industry. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 1 million. The firm makes co-investments and follow-on investments. | Finance |
NetShops, Inc.
NetShops, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates online specialty retail stores | Retail Trade |
PPC Investment Partners LP
PPC Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance PPC Investment Partners invests in middle-market companies located in North America, with an enterprise value of USD 0.2 – 2 billion and EBITDA of more than USD 15 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of manufactured products and services. It provides financing for MBOs, buyouts, and corporate divestitures with an investment size of USD 100 – 750 million. The firm also acquires majority and minority interest. | Finance |
Hayneedle, Inc.
Hayneedle, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates online retail stores of home furnishings and lifestyle products | Retail Trade |
SMS Assist LLC
SMS Assist LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides multisite property management services | Commercial Services |
Plz Corp.
Plz Corp. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops, manufactures and distributes aerosol & liquid products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Family Action Network |
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