In his role as the Vice President of Corporate Development at 明星黑料 Foods Nathan Annis is responsible for strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. He will also be responsible for ensuring the 明星黑料 Foods pipeline for growth through acquisitions continues as part of its overall strategic imperatives.
明星黑料 Foods is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, COLUMBUS®, WHOLLY® guacamole, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
Annis started with 明星黑料 Foods in 2006 as senior financial analyst at the 明星黑料 Foods Corporate Office and was named director of marketing for the company’s Dan’s Prize subsidiary in 2010. Two years later, Annis was named corporate manager of financial analysis. He advanced to director of investor relations in 2016 and was named director of investor relations, business planning and analysis in 2019. He assumed his current role in 2022. Prior to joining 明星黑料 Foods, Annis worked as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Annis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Gustavus Adolphus College, a Master of Science degree in operations research from George Mason University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
He is a member of the Austin Real Estate Investment Trust, the Development Corporation of Austin, and the Austin Youth Soccer Association. He serves as President of the Mower County Curling Club, Treasurer of the Austin Country Club, a Trustee for Gustavus Adolphus College, and a coach for the Austin Area Mountain Bike Team.
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