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William Simon
Director/Board Member at
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
William S.
Simon currently works at Darden Restaurants, Inc., as Independent Director from 2014, Foundation for Excellence in Education, as Director, The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc., as Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Simon also formerly worked at Hanesbrands, Inc., as Chairman from 2023 to 2025, Agrium, Inc., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2016 to 2017, Anixter International, Inc., as Director from 2019 to 2020, and various other companies.
Mr. Simon received his undergraduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Connecticut.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 6,281 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
William Simon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-09-30 |
Wss Consulting Ltd.
 Wss Consulting Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | President | - |
Drizly LLC
 Drizly LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates an alcohol e-commerce platform | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-25 |
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc.
 The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organization for assisting in clinical investigations targeting spinal cord and brain injuries | Director/Board Member | - |
Wss Venture Holdings LLC
 Wss Venture Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consulting and investment company | President | 2013-12-31 |
New Academy Holding Co. LLC
 New Academy Holding Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc., New Academy Holding Co. LLC is a company based in Katy, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-31 |
Foundation for Excellence in Education
 Foundation for Excellence in Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops educational reform programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-09 |
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
 Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a non-profit company based in Miami, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-09 |
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Training of William Simon
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
33
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 33 |
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Agrium, Inc.
 Agrium, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Produces and markets agricultural nutrients and industrial products | Process Industries |
Anixter International, Inc.
 Anixter International, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes communications and security products | Distribution Services |
Brinker International, Inc.
 Brinker International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchise full service restaurants | Consumer Services |
Chico's FAS, Inc.
 Chico's FAS, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates women's clothing and accessories retail stores | Retail Trade |
PepsiCo, Inc.
 PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
 Pitney Bowes, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a technology-driven company that provides SaaS shipping, mailing and financial services | Technology Services |
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.
 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures tobacco products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Walmart, Inc.
 Walmart, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail and wholesale stores & e-Commerce websites that sells grocery, general merchandise, health and wellness products | Retail Trade |
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
 Darden Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a full-service dining restaurant | Consumer Services |
Diageo Plc
 Diageo Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and sells wine, beer and other beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
GameStop Corp.
 GameStop Corp. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails video game products and PC entertainment software | Retail Trade |
Hanesbrands, Inc.
 Hanesbrands, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Designs, manufactures, sources and sells men's and women's inner and active wear products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The American National Red Cross
 The American National Red Cross Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides blood collections, emergency assistance and disaster relief services | Health Services |
Baylor University
 Baylor University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Connecticut
 University of Connecticut Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Retail Federation, Inc.
 National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a retail trade association | Commercial Services |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers | Commercial Services |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. /Korean Ops/
 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. /Korean Ops/ Department StoresRetail Trade Operates a chain of retail stores and department stores | Retail Trade |
US Department of the Navy (District of Columbia)
 US Department of the Navy (District of Columbia) SovereignGovernment Naval service branch of the government | Government |
Florida Department of Management Services
 Florida Department of Management Services General GovernmentGovernment Provides management services | Government |
Foundation for Excellence in Education
Foundation for Excellence in Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops educational reform programs | Commercial Services |
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc.
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organization for assisting in clinical investigations targeting spinal cord and brain injuries | Commercial Services |
Cadbury Schweppes USA, Inc.
 Cadbury Schweppes USA, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Canned Fruits Vegetables Preserves Jams And Jellies | Consumer Non-Durables |
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a non-profit company based in Miami, FL. | |
Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy, Inc. | |
North America Ready To Drink | |
Drizly LLC
Drizly LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates an alcohol e-commerce platform | Retail Trade |
New Academy Holding Co. LLC
New Academy Holding Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc., New Academy Holding Co. LLC is a company based in Katy, TX. | Finance |
Wss Consulting Ltd.
Wss Consulting Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT consulting services | Technology Services |
Nutrien Ltd.
 Nutrien Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes crop nutrients, protection products, potash, nitrogen & phosphate fertilizers | Process Industries |
Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp.
 Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
 Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting and outdoor goods | Retail Trade |
Wss Venture Holdings LLC
Wss Venture Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consulting and investment company | Commercial Services |
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