Darrell van Ligten
President at Wendy's International LLC
Profile
Darrell G.
van Ligten was the founder of Floresta Ventures LLC (2016) and Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC (2007) where he held the title of Partner.
He is currently the President of Wendy's International LLC.
Mr. van Ligten's former positions include Senior Director-Strategic Planning at Yum! Brands, Inc., Principal at PepsiCo, Inc., Arby's, Inc., and Taco Bell Corp., General Manager-Toybox Group at Toys "R" Us, Inc. (2001-2003), Senior VP-Marketing & Operation Services at American Golf Corp.
(2003-2006), and Executive-in-Residence at Catalytic Capital LLC (2006-2007).
He was also the Senior Vice President-Strategic Development at The Wendy's Co. (2009-2015).
Mr. van Ligten received his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Moore School of Electrical Engineering.
Darrell van Ligten active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Wendy's International LLC
 Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | President | - |
Former positions of Darrell van Ligten
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-12-31 |
Catalytic Capital LLC
 Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalytic Capital LLC provides venture capital investment management services. The private company is based in Santa Monica, CA. The company was founded by Jonathan P. May. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
American Golf Corp.
 American Golf Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Golf Corp. operates golf clubs. It engages in the provision of tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness facilities, dining rooms and spas. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Sales & Marketing | 2005-12-31 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
Floresta Ventures LLC
 Floresta Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Floresta Ventures LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2016 by Darrell G. van Ligten, Jonathan P. May. | Founder | - |
Training of Darrell van Ligten
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
| Moore School of Electrical Engineering | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| PEPSICO, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Wendy's International LLC
Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | Consumer Services |
Arby's, Inc.
 Arby's, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Arby's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The firm offers hot roast beef sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, salads and some dessert items. The company was founded in 1964 by Forrest and Leroy Raffel. It is located in Orlando, FL. | Consumer Services |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Consumer Services |
American Golf Corp.
American Golf Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services American Golf Corp. operates golf clubs. It engages in the provision of tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness facilities, dining rooms and spas. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Consumer Services |
Catalytic Capital LLC
Catalytic Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Catalytic Capital LLC provides venture capital investment management services. The private company is based in Santa Monica, CA. The company was founded by Jonathan P. May. | Finance |
Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC
 Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Regent Golf Partners 1 LLC provides real estate development and acquisition services. The company was founded by Darrell G. van Ligten and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. | Finance |
Floresta Ventures LLC
Floresta Ventures LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Floresta Ventures LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2016 by Darrell G. van Ligten, Jonathan P. May. | Finance |
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