Michele Meyer
Director/Board Member at BARK, INC.
Net worth: 297 222 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Michele Meyer is an Operating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners.
Michele has over 30 years of leadership experience in consumer packaged goods, including P&L management and brand strategy across category-leading and developing business units.
Michele served as President & SVP of Snacks Operating Unit at General Mills.
In her time at General Mills, Michele was President of Small Planet Foods, as well as the Meals Operating Units, where she led multiple M&A initiatives, including the acquisitions of Larabar, Food Should Taste Good and Annie’s Brands.
Michele previously served on the Board of Directors for GNC Holdings.
She also serves on the Board of Advisors for Embark Trucks and as a Board Trustee for the SPOON Foundation, a nonprofit committed to the feeding and nutrition of orphans and foster children.
Michele holds a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BARK INC CLASS A
0.16% | 2023-05-10 | 277,778 ( 0.16% ) | 297 222 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Michele Meyer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BARK, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-27 |
Gardetto's Bakery, Inc.
 Gardetto's Bakery, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gardetto's Bakery, Inc. manufactures and markets baked snack mixes and pretzels. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Quinn Foods LLC
 Quinn Foods LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Quinn Foods LLC operates online snacks food stores. Its snacks include microwave and popped popcorn, pretzels, real butter tastes better and popping kernels. The company was founded by Kristy Lewis and Coulter Lewis and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-31 |
Calchef Foods LLC
 Calchef Foods LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Mars, Inc., Calchef Foods LLC is a company that offers clean ingredient, keto and paleo-certified products that are dairy, gluten, and soy-free. Based in Stockton, CA, the company provides a range of options including Kevin's Natural Food in-store. The company also offers meal kits such as roasted garlic chicken and one-skillet heat and eat peppercorn steak tips that are gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly. The CEO of the company is Dan Costa. Calchef Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. on July 31, 2023 for $800 million. | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-31 |
Embark Trucks, Inc.
 Embark Trucks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embark Trucks, Inc. develops self-driving vehicles. The company was founded by Brandon Moak, Michael Skupien, and Alex Rodrigues on January 12, 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-08-31 |
NewRoad Capital Partners LLC
 NewRoad Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NewRoad Capital Partners LLC (NewRoad Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Jeremy W. Wilson and Clete T. Brewer. The firm is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-09-30 |
Kevin S Natural Foods
 Kevin S Natural Foods Food RetailRetail Trade Kevin's Natural Foods is an American company that specializes in retailing sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michele Meyer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GNC HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 2019-03-31 |
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Training of Michele Meyer
| Vanderbilt University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| BARK, INC. | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Quinn Foods LLC
Quinn Foods LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Quinn Foods LLC operates online snacks food stores. Its snacks include microwave and popped popcorn, pretzels, real butter tastes better and popping kernels. The company was founded by Kristy Lewis and Coulter Lewis and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Retail Trade |
NewRoad Capital Partners LLC
NewRoad Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NewRoad Capital Partners LLC (NewRoad Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Jeremy W. Wilson and Clete T. Brewer. The firm is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. | Finance |
Gardetto's Bakery, Inc.
Gardetto's Bakery, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Gardetto's Bakery, Inc. manufactures and markets baked snack mixes and pretzels. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Small Planet Foods, Inc.
 Small Planet Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Small Planet Foods, Inc. produces and distributes organic frozen fruits and vegetables. It produces entrees, canned tomatoes, pasta sauces, salsa, and condiments. The firm markets the products under the Cascadian Farm and Muir Glen brand names. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
 Jefferson Regional Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of healthcare services. Its services include ambulatory surgery, anesthesia, cardiac pulmonary rehab, cardiology services, clinical laboratory, critical care, dialysis, emergency department, gastrointestinal lab, home health, hospitalist program, infusion center, inpatient hospice care, inpatient rehabilitation, imaging services, lithotripsy, maternal and child services, nutritional services and counseling, neurology lab, outpatient physical therapy, pastoral care, pathology, pediatric services, pharmacy services, psychiatric services, respiratory therapy, surgical services, therapies, transitional care and skilled nursing services, UAMS south central family residency program, urgent care center, wellness center, and wound care. The company is headquartered in Pine Bluff, AR. | Health Services |
GNC Holdings, Inc.
 GNC Holdings, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade GNC Holdings, Inc. engages in the global retail of health, wellness and performance products, including vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements products, sports nutrition products and diet products. It operates through the following segments: U.S. and Canada, International and Manufacturing or Wholesale. The U.S. and Canada segment generates revenues primarily from sales of products to customers. The International segment earns from its international franchisees through product sales, royalties and franchise fees and also includes its China operations and The Health Store. The Manufacturing or Wholesale segment is comprised of its manufacturing operations in South Carolina and its wholesale partner relationships. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Retail Trade |
Cereal Partners Worldwide
 Cereal Partners Worldwide Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Cereal Partners Worldwide is an American company that produces breakfast cereals. The CEO of the private company is David P. Homer. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Embark Trucks, Inc.
Embark Trucks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Embark Trucks, Inc. develops self-driving vehicles. The company was founded by Brandon Moak, Michael Skupien, and Alex Rodrigues on January 12, 2016 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Technology Services |
Calchef Foods LLC
Calchef Foods LLC Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Part of Mars, Inc., Calchef Foods LLC is a company that offers clean ingredient, keto and paleo-certified products that are dairy, gluten, and soy-free. Based in Stockton, CA, the company provides a range of options including Kevin's Natural Food in-store. The company also offers meal kits such as roasted garlic chicken and one-skillet heat and eat peppercorn steak tips that are gluten-free, keto, and paleo-friendly. The CEO of the company is Dan Costa. Calchef Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. on July 31, 2023 for $800 million. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kevin S Natural Foods
Kevin S Natural Foods Food RetailRetail Trade Kevin's Natural Foods is an American company that specializes in retailing sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces. | Retail Trade |
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