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William Simon
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
Fortune : 1 M $ au 31/07/2026
Profil
William S.
Simon is Independent Director at Darden Restaurants, Inc. since 2014.
Holds director positions at Foundation for Excellence in Education, The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc., Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy, Inc., and Drizly LLC since 2017.
Member-Managers Board at New Academy Holding Co. LLC since 2016.
President of Wss Consulting Ltd. and WSS Venture Holdings LLC since 2014.
Former roles include Chairman at Hanesbrands LLC from 2023 to 2025.
Independent Non-Executive Director at Agrium, Inc. from 2016 to 2017.
Director at Anixter International, Inc. from 2019 to 2020.
Lead Independent Director at Chico's FAS, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
Independent Director at Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.
Independent Director at GameStop Corp.
from 2020 to 2021.
Director at National Retail Federation, Inc. and Retail Industry Leaders Association.
Director at Nutrien Ltd. from 2016 to 2017.
Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
Independent Director at Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp.
from 2020 to 2022.
Independent Director at Pitney Bowes, Inc. in 2024.
Senior Vice President-Business Development at Brinker International, Inc. from 2005 to 2006.
Principal at PepsiCo, Inc. from 1990 to 1997.
Principal at R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. Executive Vice President & President-Walmart US at Walmart, Inc. from 2013 to 2014.
President-Southeast Region at Diageo Plc from 2001 to 2003.
Member-Governors Board at The American National Red Cross.
Member-Regents Board at Baylor University.
Secretary at Florida Department of Management Services from 2003 to 2005.
Vice President-Marketing at Cadbury Schweppes USA, Inc. President at North America Ready To Drink.
Executive Vice President at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Principal at US Department of the Navy (District of Columbia).
Education includes undergraduate and MBAistration degrees from the University of Connecticut.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | 6 281 ( 0,01% ) | 1 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Postes actifs de William Simon
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/10/2014 |
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 | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 26/09/2017 |
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 | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Wss Venture Holdings LLC
 Wss Venture Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consulting and investment company | President | 01/01/2014 |
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. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/09/2016 |
Foundation for Excellence in Education
 Foundation for Excellence in Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops educational reform programs | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy, Inc. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 10/06/2011 |
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
 Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a non-profit company based in Miami, FL. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 10/06/2011 |
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Formation de William Simon
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
Actives
Inactives
Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
85
Relations au 1er degré
33
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
Homme
Femme
Administrateurs
Exécutifs
Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 33 |
|---|---|
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 & women innerwear apparel | 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 |
