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Darrell G.
van Ligten was the founder of Floresta Ventures LLC (2016) and Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC (2007) where he held the title of Partner.
He is currently the President of Wendy's International LLC.
Mr. van Ligten's former positions include Senior Director-Strategic Planning at Yum! Brands, Inc., Principal at PepsiCo, Inc., Arby's, Inc., and Taco Bell Corp., General Manager-Toybox Group at Toys "R" Us, Inc. (2001-2003), Senior VP-Marketing & Operation Services at American Golf Corp.
(2003-2006), and Executive-in-Residence at Catalytic Capital LLC (2006-2007).
He was also the Senior Vice President-Strategic Development at The Wendy's Co. (2009-2015).
Mr. van Ligten received his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Moore School of Electrical Engineering.
Darrell van Ligten active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Wendy's International LLC
Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | President | - |
Former positions of Darrell van Ligten
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
Catalytic Capital LLC
Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital investment management services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
American Golf Corp.
American Golf Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates golf clubs | Sales & Marketing | 2005-12-31 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails toys, dolls and action figures | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
Floresta Ventures LLC
Floresta Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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PepsiCo, Inc.
PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails toys, dolls and action figures | Retail Trade |
Wendy's International LLC
Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises quick-service restaurants | Consumer Services |
Arby's, Inc.
Arby's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Taco Bell Corp.
Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of fast-food restaurants | Consumer Services |
American Golf Corp.
American Golf Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates golf clubs | Consumer Services |
Catalytic Capital LLC
Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital investment management services | Finance |
The Wendy's Co.
The Wendy's Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC
Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate development and acquisition services | Finance |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Moore School of Electrical Engineering
Moore School of Electrical Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Floresta Ventures LLC
Floresta Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
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