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James R.
Chambers currently works at Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, as Chairman and TIAA Board of Governors, as Chairman.
Mr. Chambers also formerly worked at WW International, Inc., as President & Co-Chief Executive Officer in 2016, NetGrocer, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2005, Paxonix, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2002, NeXpansion, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC, as Chairman, B&G Foods, Inc., as Director from 2001 to 2010, Big Lots, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2025, Information Resources, Inc., as Group President from 1997 to 1999, TIAA Real Estate Account, as Trustee, Nabisco, Inc., as President-Refrigerated Foods & Senior VP-Sales in 1996, Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd., as President-Americas Confectionery Division, Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd., as President from 2005 to 2008, Mondelez International, Inc., as General Manager, Cadbury Adams USA LLC, as President, DPS Beverages, Inc., as Co-President from 2005 to 2012, TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co., as Trustee, Kraft Foods North America, Inc., as President-Confectionary in 2010, Cadbury Ltd., as President-North America & Americas Confectionery, and Information Resources, Inc., as Group President.
Mr. Chambers received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and Masters Business Admin degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
James Chambers active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning and wealth management services | Chairman | - |
TIAA Board of Governors
TIAA Board of Governors Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning, wealth management and investment advisory services | Chairman | - |
Former positions of James Chambers
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORMER BL STORES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-01-30 |
| WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-09-29 |
Information Resources, Inc. /Old/ | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-08-01 |
DPS Beverages, Inc.
DPS Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes soft drinks and beverages | President | 2012-05-13 |
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-28 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Circana LLC
Circana LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology, AI and data services to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, durables manufacturers & retailers | Technology Services |
Nabisco, Inc.
Nabisco, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cookies and snacks | Consumer Non-Durables |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning and wealth management services | Finance |
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd.
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes branded confectionery and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mondelez International, Inc.
Mondelez International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells biscuits, snacks, chocolates, gums, candies, cheese groceries & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
WW International, Inc.
WW International, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates weight management programs and digital subscription platform | Consumer Services |
Big Lots, Inc.
Big Lots, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates as a home discount retail stores | Retail Trade |
TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC
TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance TC Services offers investments that reflect their clients’ personal risk preference and goals. | Finance |
TIAA Real Estate Account
TIAA Real Estate Account Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as an open-end investment fund | Miscellaneous |
NetGrocer, Inc.
NetGrocer, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Provides an online grocery service | Retail Trade |
B&G Foods, Inc.
B&G Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, sells and distributes food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Princeton University
Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cadbury Adams USA LLC
Cadbury Adams USA LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
DPS Beverages, Inc.
DPS Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes soft drinks and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc.
Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines and distilled beverages | Distribution Services |
Paxonix, Inc.
Paxonix, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures and sells various packaging solutions, office supplies, specialty papers, and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co.
TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Finance |
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food products | Distribution Services |
Cadbury Ltd.
Cadbury Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
NeXpansion, Inc. | |
Information Resources, Inc. /Old/ | |
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 |
TIAA Board of Governors
TIAA Board of Governors Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning, wealth management and investment advisory services | Finance |
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