Sami Elsaden
Chief Executive Officer at Ignite USA LLC
Profile
Sami L.
Elsaden is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Ignite USA LLC since 2013.
He is also the Chairman Of The Board at Full-Swing Golf, Inc. since 2017, Chairman Of The Board at Verrix LLC since 2016, Director at Sprout Foods, Inc. since 2015, Advisory Board Member at Convergence Opportunity Fund LP since 2016, and a Board Member at SmartyPants, Inc. since 2015.
Previously, he worked as the Marketing Director at Nestlé SA from 1991 to 1997 and as the Vice President & General Manager at TransEthnic, Inc. from 1999 to 2001.
Mr. Elsaden completed his undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1984 and obtained an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 1988.
Sami Elsaden active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ignite USA LLC
 Ignite USA LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Ignite USA LLC engages in the distribution of reusable travel beverage containers including coffee mugs, water bottles, and kids' cups. The firm's products include Autoseal Aria, Thermalock Extreme, Autoseal Grace and Snapseal Byron. It operates under the brand names Contigo and Avex. The company was founded by Karen D. Wolters in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-10-20 |
North Castle Partners LLC
 North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Full-Swing Golf, Inc.
 Full-Swing Golf, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Full-Swing Golf, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf simulators for golf professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses. The company was founded by Floyd Arnold in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-02-28 |
Verrix LLC
 Verrix LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Verrix LLC engages in the development of medical technology devices. It offers treatments for hospital acquired infections and solutions for sterilization. The company was founded by Adrian Ponce and Leon Alkalai in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-31 |
Convergence Opportunity Fund LP
 Convergence Opportunity Fund LP Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Convergence Opportunity Fund LP operates as an investment fund. The company is headquartered in Jackson, WY. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-31 |
Sprout Foods, Inc.
 Sprout Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sprout Foods, Inc. produces, markets and distributes organic foods, primarily for the baby food sector. It specializes in organic baby and toddler food, children's health and nutrition, innovative packaging and environmental sustainability. The company was founded by Tyler Florence and Max MacKenzie in 2008 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
SmartyPants, Inc.
 SmartyPants, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology SmartyPants, Inc. manufactures and sells food supplements for children, pets, and adults. The company was founded by Gordon R. Gould, Courtney Nichols-Gould, Breck Costin, and Drew Francis in 2011 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Former positions of Sami Elsaden
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
TransEthnic, Inc.
 TransEthnic, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables TransEthnic, Inc. manufactures and delivers food products. The company offers ethnic foods and products for consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in Bensenville, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-03-31 |
| Nestlé SA /Whey Production Business/ | Director/Board Member | 1997-11-30 |
Training of Sami Elsaden
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Sprout Foods, Inc.
Sprout Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Sprout Foods, Inc. produces, markets and distributes organic foods, primarily for the baby food sector. It specializes in organic baby and toddler food, children's health and nutrition, innovative packaging and environmental sustainability. The company was founded by Tyler Florence and Max MacKenzie in 2008 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Convergence Opportunity Fund LP
Convergence Opportunity Fund LP Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Convergence Opportunity Fund LP operates as an investment fund. The company is headquartered in Jackson, WY. | Miscellaneous |
North Castle Partners LLC
North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Finance |
TransEthnic, Inc.
TransEthnic, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables TransEthnic, Inc. manufactures and delivers food products. The company offers ethnic foods and products for consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in Bensenville, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Nestlé SA /Whey Production Business/ | Process Industries |
Full-Swing Golf, Inc.
Full-Swing Golf, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Full-Swing Golf, Inc. manufactures and distributes golf simulators for golf professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses. The company was founded by Floyd Arnold in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Ignite USA LLC
Ignite USA LLC Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Ignite USA LLC engages in the distribution of reusable travel beverage containers including coffee mugs, water bottles, and kids' cups. The firm's products include Autoseal Aria, Thermalock Extreme, Autoseal Grace and Snapseal Byron. It operates under the brand names Contigo and Avex. The company was founded by Karen D. Wolters in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Process Industries |
SmartyPants, Inc.
SmartyPants, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology SmartyPants, Inc. manufactures and sells food supplements for children, pets, and adults. The company was founded by Gordon R. Gould, Courtney Nichols-Gould, Breck Costin, and Drew Francis in 2011 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Health Technology |
Verrix LLC
Verrix LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Verrix LLC engages in the development of medical technology devices. It offers treatments for hospital acquired infections and solutions for sterilization. The company was founded by Adrian Ponce and Leon Alkalai in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Technology Services |
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