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Ellen Taaffe
Director/Board Member at
JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Ellen Connelly Taaffe is currently Chairman at AARP Services, Inc. since 2018.
Serving as Lead Independent Director at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. since 2011.
Independent Director at Hooker Furnishings Corp.
since 2015.
Director of Women's Leadership Programs at Kellogg School of Management since 2016.
Formerly VP-Health, Wellness Strategy & Programming at PepsiCo, Inc. from 2003 to 2005.
Vice President-Marketing Quaker Snacks & Dishes at The Quaker Oats Co. from 1984 to 2001.
Vice President-Brand Marketing at Whirlpool Corp.
from 2007 to 2009.
Senior Vice President-Marketing at Royal Caribbean Group from 2005 to 2007.
President at Ravel LLC from 2010 to 2015.
VP-Marketing Convenience Foods Division at Frito-Lay, Inc. Education includes an MBA from Northwestern University and undergraduate studies at the University of Florida.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 12,857 ( 0.14% ) | 963 118 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-06-11 | 36,060 ( 0.33% ) | 431 638 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Ellen Taaffe active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SON, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-01-26 |
| HOOKER FURNISHINGS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-20 |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2016-08-31 |
AARP Services, Inc.
 AARP Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership social welfare organizations | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Ellen Taaffe
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Smith-Dahmer Associates LLC
 Smith-Dahmer Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consumer research company | President | 2014-12-31 |
| WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-31 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD. | Sales & Marketing | 2006-12-31 |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-12-31 |
The Quaker Oats Co.
 The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beverages and other food products | Sales & Marketing | 2000-12-31 |
Training of Ellen Taaffe
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
52
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
PepsiCo, Inc.
 PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Quaker Oats Co.
The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beverages and other food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
 John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Processes and markets nuts and snack products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Whirlpool Corp.
 Whirlpool Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures refrigerators, laundry, cooking, dishwashers, freezers, mixers and small domestic appliances | Consumer Durables |
Royal Caribbean Group
 Royal Caribbean Group Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates a fleet of cruise ships | Consumer Services |
Hooker Furnishings Corp.
 Hooker Furnishings Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Engages in the manufacturer and marketer of furniture products | Consumer Durables |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Florida
 University of Florida Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
AARP Services, Inc.
AARP Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership social welfare organizations | Commercial Services |
Smith-Dahmer Associates LLC
Smith-Dahmer Associates LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a consumer research company | Commercial Services |
Frito-Lay, Inc.
 Frito-Lay, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells corn and potato chips | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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