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James Chambers
Chairman at
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
Profile
James R.
Chambers is Chairman at Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America since 2015.
He is also Chairman at TIAA Board of Governors since 2015.
Former roles include President & Co-Chief Executive Officer at WW International, Inc. in 2016; President & Chief Executive Officer at NetGrocer, Inc.; President & Chief Executive Officer at Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc. from 2002 to 2005; Chief Executive Officer at Paxonix, Inc. from 2001 to 2002; President & Chief Executive Officer at NeXpansion, Inc.; Chairman at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC; Director at B&G Foods, Inc. from 2001 to 2010; Independent Director at Former BL Stores, Inc. from 2012 to 2025; Group President at Circana LLC from 1997 to 1999; President-Refrigerated Foods & Senior VP-Sales at Nabisco, Inc. in 1996; President-Americas Confectionery Division at Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd.; President at Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. from 2005 to 2008; General Manager at Mondelez International, Inc.; President at Cadbury Adams USA LLC; Co-President at DPS Beverages, Inc. from 2005 to 2012; Trustee at TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co.; President-Confectionary at Kraft Foods North America, Inc. in 2010; President-North America & Americas Confectionery at Cadbury Ltd. from 2005 to 2010; Group President at Information Resources, Inc.; Trustee at TIAA Real Estate Account.
Education includes undergraduate degree from Princeton University and MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
James Chambers active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
 Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning and wealth management services | Chairman | - |
TIAA Board of Governors
 TIAA Board of Governors Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning, wealth management and investment advisory services | Chairman | - |
Former positions of James Chambers
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORMER BL STORES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2025 |
| WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/09/2016 |
Information Resources, Inc. /Old/ | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/08/2012 |
DPS Beverages, Inc.
 DPS Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes soft drinks and beverages | President | 14/05/2012 |
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
 Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/03/2010 |
Training of James Chambers
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Circana LLC
 Circana LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology, AI and data services to fast-moving consumer packaged goods companies, durables manufacturers & retailers | Technology Services |
Nabisco, Inc.
 Nabisco, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cookies and snacks | Consumer Non-Durables |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning and wealth management services | Finance |
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd.
 Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes branded confectionery and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
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 |
WW International, Inc.
 WW International, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates weight management programs and digital subscription platform | Consumer Services |
Big Lots, Inc.
 Big Lots, Inc. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates as a home discount retail stores | Retail Trade |
TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC
 TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance TC Services offers investments that reflect their clients’ personal risk preference and goals. | Finance |
TIAA Real Estate Account
 TIAA Real Estate Account Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as an open-end investment fund | Miscellaneous |
Adams
 Adams Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides material handling and storage solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
NetGrocer, Inc.
 NetGrocer, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Provides an online grocery service | Retail Trade |
B&G Foods, Inc.
 B&G Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, sells and distributes food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Princeton University
 Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DPS Beverages, Inc.
DPS Beverages, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes soft drinks and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc.
 Rémy Cointreau USA, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes wines and distilled beverages | Distribution Services |
Paxonix, Inc.
 Paxonix, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Manufactures and sells various packaging solutions, office supplies, specialty papers, and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co.
 TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Finance |
Kraft Foods North America, Inc.
Kraft Foods North America, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales food products | Distribution Services |
Cadbury Ltd.
 Cadbury Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
NeXpansion, Inc. | |
Information Resources, Inc. /Old/ | |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TIAA Board of Governors
TIAA Board of Governors Investment ManagersFinance Provides retirement planning, wealth management and investment advisory services | Finance |
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