Michael Polk

Chief Executive Officer at

Denergy, Inc.

65 year

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Michael B. Polk is a businessperson who has been at the head of 6 different companies. Currently, Mr. Polk is Chairman for Implus EU SAS and Chief Executive Officer for Implus Footcare LLC. Mr. Polk is also Vice Chairman & Member-Students Board at Enactus Global and on the board of 7 other companies. In the past Mr. Polk was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Newell Brands, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer at Jarden Corp. (a subsidiary of Newell Brands, Inc.), President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Denergy, Inc., Principal at Procter & Gamble Co., President-Global Foods, Home & Personal Care at Unilever Plc and President-Global Foods, Home & Personal Care at Unilever NV (a subsidiary of Unilever Plc) and President-Kraft Foods Asia Pacific Region at Mondelez International, Inc. President-Asia Pacific Region at Kraft Foods International, Inc. and President-Nabisco Biscuit & Snacks at Kraft Foods North America, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Mondelez International, Inc.). Mr. Polk received an undergraduate degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Latest news about Michael Polk

19-03-14

Newell Brands CEO Polk to retire

Michael Polk active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Enactus Global Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides free educational services	Director/Board Member	-
First Peoples Mountain First Peoples Mountain General GovernmentGovernment Engages in conservation of natural resources and wild life	Director/Board Member	2011-03-24
Food Products Association Food Products Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents the food products industry	Director/Board Member	2011-03-24
GS1 GS1 Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops standards for identification codes, data carriers and electronic commerce	Director/Board Member	2011-03-24
Morehouse College Morehouse College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Denergy, Inc. Denergy, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes footwear, accessories and textile brands	Chief Executive Officer	2020-02-09
Implus Footcare LLC Implus Footcare LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories	Corporate Officer/Principal	2020-01-31
Implus EU SAS Implus EU SAS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes sporting goods and supplies	Chairman	2020-04-08
WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures plastic disposable plates, cups, trays and cutlery products	President	-
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Colgate-Palmolive Co. Colgate-Palmolive Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells oral, personal, home care & pet nutritional products	Consumer Non-Durables
Procter & Gamble Co. Procter & Gamble Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors	Consumer Non-Durables
Jarden Corp. Jarden Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes home appliances, kitchen ware, food products and other consumer goods	Consumer Durables
Logitech International SA Logitech International SA Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and markets products which helps to connect people with digital and cloud experiences	Electronic Technology
Unilever Plc Unilever Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides fast moving consumer goods	Consumer Non-Durables
Newell Brands, Inc. Newell Brands, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment, material handling, household kitchen appliances, pens & pencils and technical apparel	Producer Manufacturing
The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and retails scented candles	Producer Manufacturing
Mondelez International, Inc. Mondelez International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells biscuits, snacks, chocolates, gums, candies, cheese groceries & beverages	Consumer Non-Durables
Unilever NV Unilever NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales grocery products	Distribution Services
Berkshire Partners LLC Berkshire Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Berkshire Partners invests in both public and private mid-market companies located across the globe, primarily in North America. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, industrials and technology sectors. It provides financing for acquisitions, consolidated strategy, corporate carveout, family business, buyouts or management recapitalizations with an enterprise value of USD 200 million to USD 2 billion and growth transactions with an investment size ranging between USD 100 million and USD 1 billion. The firm also takes both minority and majority equity positions.	Finance
Kraft Foods International, Inc. Kraft Foods International, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and markets food products	Distribution Services
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. /Carex Healthcare Prod Div/ /Mgmt/ Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. /Carex Healthcare Prod Div/ /Mgmt/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private group led by management of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. /Carex Healthcare Product Division/	Finance
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Morehouse College Morehouse College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Retail Industry Leaders Association Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers	Commercial Services
Implus Footcare LLC Implus Footcare LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories	Distribution Services
Food Products Association Food Products Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents the food products industry	Commercial Services
Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc.
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
GS1 GS1 Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops standards for identification codes, data carriers and electronic commerce	Technology Services
Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food products	Distribution Services
WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. WNA Cups Illustrated, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures plastic disposable plates, cups, trays and cutlery products	Producer Manufacturing
Implus EU SAS Implus EU SAS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes sporting goods and supplies	Distribution Services
First Peoples Mountain First Peoples Mountain General GovernmentGovernment Engages in conservation of natural resources and wild life	Government
Denergy, Inc. Denergy, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes footwear, accessories and textile brands	Consumer Non-Durables
Enactus Global Enactus Global Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides free educational services	Commercial Services
Harvard Business School Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp. Twin Ridge Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance