Profile
James Patrick Olson served as a Vice President of Operations at Frito-Lay Canada from 1990 to 2002, Vice President of Operations at E.
& J.
Gallo Winery from 1999 to 2002, and Senior Vice President of Operations at PepsiCo International from 2002 to 2006.
He also served as a Director at Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc., United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc., European Snacks Association, and Snack Ventures Europe SCA.
Additionally, he served as an Independent Director at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. from 2011 to 2018.
Mr. Olson received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1971.
Former positions of James Patrick Olson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-02 |
| WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-03-08 |
PepsiCo International
 PepsiCo International Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables PepsiCo International manufactures and markets snack foods and beverages. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY. | Chief Operating Officer | 2005-12-31 |
E. & J. Gallo Winery (California)
 E. & J. Gallo Winery (California) Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables E. & J. Gallo Winery, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of wines and spirits. Its portfolio includes Apothic, Carnivor, Chateau Souverain, Columbia Winery, Ecco Domani, and Edna Valley Vineyard. The company was founded by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Frito-Lay Canada
 Frito-Lay Canada Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay Canada is a producer of chips and snacks. The private company is based in Cambridge, Canada. | Chief Operating Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Training of James Patrick Olson
| University of Minnesota | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
 Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a food retailer operating under Winn-Dixie banner. It has retail stores in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi in the Southeastern United States. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Retail Trade |
E. & J. Gallo Winery (California)
E. & J. Gallo Winery (California) Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables E. & J. Gallo Winery, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of wines and spirits. Its portfolio includes Apothic, Carnivor, Chateau Souverain, Columbia Winery, Ecco Domani, and Edna Valley Vineyard. The company was founded by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Snack Ventures Europe SCA
 Snack Ventures Europe SCA Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snack Ventures Europe SCA is a Belgian company that owns interests in the snack business and distributes snack food. Part of PepsiCo, Inc., the private company focuses on providing snack products to consumers. | Consumer Non-Durables |
PepsiCo International
PepsiCo International Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables PepsiCo International manufactures and markets snack foods and beverages. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc.
 The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that promotes education, financial stability, health, basic needs, and place matters. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. | Health Services |
United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc.
 United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Health Services |
Frito-Lay Canada
Frito-Lay Canada Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay Canada is a producer of chips and snacks. The private company is based in Cambridge, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| European Snacks Association |
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