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James Cornelius
Chairman at
Mead Johnson & Co. LLC
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
James M.
Cornelius is currently Chairman at Mead Johnson & Co. LLC, Cornelius Family Foundation, and Cornelius Private Investments LLC.
He serves as Director at YourEncore, Inc., Arcamed, Inc., and Trustee at DePauw University, the University of Indianapolis, and Marian University.
He is also a Non-Executive Director at HyGIeaCare, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Cornelius was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Guidant Corp.
from 2005 to 2006, President & Chief Executive Officer at IVAC Corp.
from 1980 to 1982, Non-Executive Chairman at Bristol Myers Squibb Co. from 2010 to 2015, and Non-Executive Chairman at Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. from 2013 to 2017.
Other past roles include Chief Financial Officer & Director at Eli Lilly & Co. from 1983 to 1995, Director at The DIRECTV Group, Inc. from 2000 to 2009, Outside Independent Director at Given Imaging Ltd. from 2001 to 2013, Independent Director at MBX Biosciences, Inc. from 2020 to 2025, and various director and treasurer positions at multiple organizations.
Education includes an undergraduate degree (1965) and an MBA (1967) from Michigan State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | 102,082 ( 0.21% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
James Cornelius active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mead Johnson & Co. LLC
 Mead Johnson & Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides pediatric nutrition products | Chairman | 2010-02-15 |
Arcamed, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
YourEncore, Inc.
 YourEncore, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides business support services | Director/Board Member | - |
HyGIeaCare, Inc.
 HyGIeaCare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates health care center for gastroenterology | Director/Board Member | - |
Marian University
 Marian University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Indianapolis
 University of Indianapolis Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
DePauw University
 DePauw University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Cornelius Family Foundation | Chairman | - |
Cornelius Private Investments LLC | Chairman | - |
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Training of James Cornelius
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
82
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.
 Bristol Myers Squibb Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets biopharmaceuticals products | Health Technology |
The Chubb Corp.
 The Chubb Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company for a family of property and casualty insurance companies | Finance |
Guidant Corp.
 Guidant Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops cardiovascular medical products | Health Technology |
Eli Lilly & Co.
 Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
The National Bank of Indianapolis Corp.
 The National Bank of Indianapolis Corp. Major BanksFinance Bank holding company | Finance |
The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
 The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides digital satellite television, video programming and pay-per-view viewing services | Consumer Services |
Given Imaging Ltd.
 Given Imaging Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic products and related medical monitoring equipment | Electronic Technology |
YourEncore, Inc.
YourEncore, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides business support services | Technology Services |
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
 Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces infant and children's nutrition products | Consumer Non-Durables |
HyGIeaCare, Inc.
HyGIeaCare, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates health care center for gastroenterology | Health Services |
Michigan State University
 Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
IVAC Corp.
 IVAC Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures electronic medical equip. | Health Technology |
Twilight Venture Partners LLC
 Twilight Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Twilight Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as biotechnology and medical technology. It participates in early stage capital transactions. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Cornelius Family Foundation | |
DePauw University
DePauw University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United Way of Central Indiana, Inc.
 United Way of Central Indiana, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides social services | Health Services |
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Inc.
 Indianapolis Museum of Art, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates an art museum | Consumer Services |
Marian University
Marian University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Inc.
 The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit organization that provides children's museum services | Commercial Services |
Mead Johnson & Co. LLC
Mead Johnson & Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Provides pediatric nutrition products | Health Technology |
DIRECTV
 DIRECTV Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Provides digital television entertainment services | Consumer Services |
Arcamed, Inc. | |
MBX Biosciences, Inc.
 MBX Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovery and development of novel precision peptide therapies for endocrine & metabolic disorders | Health Technology |
Cornelius Private Investments LLC |
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