William Perez Biography and Net Worth

William D. Perez is Independent Director of the company. Mr. Perez is the founder of FamGen, a professional services firm specializing in consulting for family owned businesses on all matters from strategy and planning to growth and global expansion. Mr. Perez was formerly with Greenhill & Co. Inc., an investment banking firm, after serving as a Senior Advisor for seven years. He retired as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in December 2008. Before joining the Wrigley Company, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nike, Inc. And, prior to that, Mr. Perez spent 34 years with S.C. Johnson, including eight years as President and Chief Executive Officer. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Johnson & Johnson, and Whirlpool Corporation. In addition, he is a Presidential Counselor at Cornell University and a Member of the Director’s Circle for The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Mr. Perez’s experience provides him with an extensive background in corporate transactions, international business, operations and manufacturing, financial matters, strategic planning, and brand marketing, all of which led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director.