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Ms. Heller is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, and traveled globally to reinforce Danone’s commitment to infant and maternal health, inclusive diversity, an equitable workforce for women, and sustainable communities. She is co-founder and CEO of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, an education and youth empowerment nonprofit, and devotes much of her time to strengthening education and sustainability in an underserved community in the US. Previously she was an EVP and president of specialized nutrition, Danone SA, Netherlands (2017–2019); an EVP of early life nutrition at Danone SA, Netherlands (2016–2019); an EVP and president of consumer care at Merck & Co. Inc., US (2010–2015); a Global president of the baby global business unit at Johnson & Johnson, US (2007–2009); a President of the US baby, kids and wound care business and of global innovation development at Johnson & Johnson, US (2005–2007); a Managing partner at Heller Associates: Ideas for Growth Inc., US (2004–2005); a CEO at Chung’s Gourmet Foods, US (2003–2004); Various managerial positions at Kraft Foods Inc., US (1985–2003); a Board member at Integral Ad Science Inc., US; a Board member at Aramark, US; Board member at Dexcom Inc., US; a Board member at Newman’s Own Inc., US; a Member of the board of trustees at Northwestern University, US; a Member of the advisory board at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, US; Board member at Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, US; a Board member at Newman’s Own Foundation, US; a Board member at Tech Data Corp., US (2016–2020); a Board member at ADT Corp., US (2012–2016); and a Board member at Girls Inc., US (2002–2014). She has a Master’s degree in marketing and management policy, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, US; Bachelor’s degree in economics and computer studies from Northwestern University, US
Personal Details
Title: Ms
Surname: Heller
DoB: 01/01/1961
Age: 65 years
M/F: Female
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: American
Language: English
Qualification: BEcon, Master’s degree in marketing and management
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Working history
Name
Appointed Date: 01/01/2010
Date Resigned: 01/01/2019
Industry: Food Chain
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President
DanoneAppointed Date: 01/01/2010
Date Resigned: 01/01/2019
Industry: Food Chain
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Name
Appointed Date: 01/01/2005
Date Resigned: 01/01/2009
Industry: Healthcare
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President
Johnson and JohnsonAppointed Date: 01/01/2005
Date Resigned: 01/01/2009
Industry: Healthcare
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis | Board | Member | 01/01/2020 | |
| Novartis | Audit | Member | 01/01/2020 | |
| Novartis | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/01/2020 | |
| Novartis | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2020 |
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