Carl E. Lee
Chief Executive Officer at Arbel Growth Partners
Profile
Carl E.
Lee is the founder of Arbel Growth Partners, founded in 2017, where he holds the title of CEO.
He is currently a Director at Welch Foods, Inc. since 2009, a Director at Snack Food Association, and an Advisor at Azalea Capital LLC.
Mr. Lee's former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. from 2005 to 2010, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. from 2010 to 2017, Chief Executive Officer at Benestar Brands LLC, Independent Director at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., and Director at Diamond Foods LLC (California).
He was also President & Chief Operating Officer at Lance, Inc. in 2010, Vice President & GM-Southeast Region at Frito-Lay North America, Inc. from 1986 to 1997, and President-Caricam & Southern Cone Region at Nabisco Foods Co. from 1997 to 2001.
Mr. Lee holds a graduate degree from Mitchell College of Business.
Carl E. Lee active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Welch Foods, Inc.
Welch Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Welch Foods, Inc. markets and distributes fruit juice. The company has processing plants in Westfield, North East, Lawton, Grandview, Kennewick, and Yakima Valley. It offers products including refrigerated juices, cocktails, frozen and shelf-stable concentrates, and sparkling juice cocktails. The company was founded by Thomas Bramwell Welch in 1869 and is headquartered in Concord, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-10 |
Snack Food Association | Director/Board Member | - |
Arbel Growth Partners
Arbel Growth Partners Investment ManagersFinance Arbel Growth Partners is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-01-09 |
Azalea Capital LLC
Azalea Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Azalea Capital LLC (Azalea Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Patrick A. Duncan. The firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Carl E. Lee
Companies | Position | End |
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KRISPY KREME, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-16 |
SNYDERS-LANCE | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-04-10 |
Lance, Inc.
Lance, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Lance, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of snack foods and bakery items. Lance's products include sandwich crackers, sandwich cookies, potato chips, crackers, cookies, other salty snacks, sugar wafers, nuts, restaurant style crackers, and candy. Lance was founded by Philip L. Lance and Salem A. Van Every in 1913 and is headquartered Charlotte, NC | President | 2010-12-16 |
Snyder's of Hanover, Inc.
Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. manufactures snack foods. Its products include pretzels, veggie crisps, nibblers and other products like potato chips, tortilla chips, soy crisps, veggie crisps and popcorn made with organic ingredients. Its offerings are sold to supermarkets, drugstores and mass merchandisers. The company was founded by Harry V. Warehime in 1909 and is headquartered in Hanover, PA. | President | 2010-11-30 |
FIRST DATA CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2004-12-31 |
Training of Carl E. Lee
Mitchell College of Business | Graduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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KRISPY KREME, INC. | Distribution Services |
Private companies | 13 |
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First Data Corp.
First Data Corp. Regional BanksFinance First Data Corp. provides electronic commerce and payment solutions. It offers credit card processing and solutions, cash advance, data security, payroll delivery, and check acceptance services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Finance |
Lance, Inc.
Lance, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Lance, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of snack foods and bakery items. Lance's products include sandwich crackers, sandwich cookies, potato chips, crackers, cookies, other salty snacks, sugar wafers, nuts, restaurant style crackers, and candy. Lance was founded by Philip L. Lance and Salem A. Van Every in 1913 and is headquartered Charlotte, NC | Consumer Non-Durables |
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesaler of doughnuts and packaged sweets. It specializes in hot fresh original glazed doughnuts and other treats for the whole family. The company was founded by Vernon Carver Rudolph on July 13, 1937 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. | Consumer Services |
Diamond Foods LLC (California)
Diamond Foods LLC (California) Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Diamond Foods LLC engages in the processing, marketing, and distribution of snack products; and culinary, in-shell, and ingredient nuts. It offers products through the following brands: Diamond of California, Kettle Brand and Kettle Chips, Emerald, and Pop Secret. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Stockton, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Welch Foods, Inc.
Welch Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Welch Foods, Inc. markets and distributes fruit juice. The company has processing plants in Westfield, North East, Lawton, Grandview, Kennewick, and Yakima Valley. It offers products including refrigerated juices, cocktails, frozen and shelf-stable concentrates, and sparkling juice cocktails. The company was founded by Thomas Bramwell Welch in 1869 and is headquartered in Concord, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Snyder's of Hanover, Inc.
Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snyder's of Hanover, Inc. manufactures snack foods. Its products include pretzels, veggie crisps, nibblers and other products like potato chips, tortilla chips, soy crisps, veggie crisps and popcorn made with organic ingredients. Its offerings are sold to supermarkets, drugstores and mass merchandisers. The company was founded by Harry V. Warehime in 1909 and is headquartered in Hanover, PA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Azalea Capital LLC
Azalea Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Azalea Capital LLC (Azalea Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Patrick A. Duncan. The firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. | Finance |
Nabisco Foods Co. | |
Snack Food Association | |
Arbel Growth Partners
Arbel Growth Partners Investment ManagersFinance Arbel Growth Partners is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Finance |
Benestar Brands LLC
Benestar Brands LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Benestar Brands LLC operates as a holding company with interests in snack products, including pork rinds, and corn tortilla chips. Its brands include Mac's, Cazo de Oro, Turkey Creek, PÖRQ, and Chicas Chips. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Snyder's-Lance, Inc.
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Snyder's-Lance, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of snack food products. It offers pretzels, sandwich crackers, kettle cooked chips, pretzel crackers, popcorn, nuts, potato chips, tortilla chips, cookies, restaurant style crackers, and other salty snacks. The company was founded on December 26, 1926 and is headquartered in Camden, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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