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James Kilts
Chairman at
THE SIMPLY GOOD FOODS COMPANY
Net worth: 49 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James Marshall Kilts founded Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust in 2008 and Centerview Partners Holdings LLC in 2006, where he is working as Partner from 2006.
Mr. Kilts also founded The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he is working as Member.
Mr. Kilts also currently works at The Simply Good Foods Co., as Chairman from 2017, Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California), as Chairman from 2023, Cato Institute, Inc., as Director, and various other companies.
Mr. Kilts also formerly worked at Gillette Co., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2005, Nabisco, Inc., as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 1998 to 2000, Nabisco Group Holdings Corp., as President & Chief Executive Officer in 2000, and various other companies.
Mr. Kilts received his undergraduate degree from Knox College and Masters Business Admin degree from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIMPLY GOOD FOODS CO 4.18% | 23/04/2026 | 3,783,524 ( 4.18% ) | 44 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 27/05/2026 | 78,236 ( 0.59% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
VIATRIS, INC. 0.01% | 26/03/2026 | 161,257 ( 0.01% ) | 3 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Kilts active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE SIMPLY GOOD FOODS COMPANY | Chairman | 01/07/2017 |
| ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS INC. | Chairman | 31/03/2023 |
| VIATRIS INC. | Director/Board Member | 16/11/2020 |
Weill Cornell Medical College
 Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
 The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Founder | - |
TNC CV | Director/Board Member | - |
Centerview Capital Consumer | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2006 |
Centerview Partners Management LLC
 Centerview Partners Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 24/05/2011 |
Cato Institute, Inc.
 Cato Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public policy research services | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Kilts
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
65
1st degree connections
48
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 48 |
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Delta Air Lines, Inc.
 Delta Air Lines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services | Transportation |
Gillette Co.
 Gillette Co. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures razors, blades, personal care products and shaving kits | Consumer Durables |
The May Department Stores Co.
 The May Department Stores Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Owns and operates retail distribution department stores | Retail Trade |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
 Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance, pension and employee benefits services | Finance |
The New York Times Co.
 The New York Times Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Operates as a global, multimedia news and information company, which engages in publishing newspapers, digital businesses, investments in paper mills and other investments | Consumer Services |
Pfizer Inc.
 Pfizer Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of biopharmaceutical products & ingredients | Health Technology |
Altria Group, Inc.
 Altria Group, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and wholesales cigarettes, cigars & tobacco 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 |
Unifi, Inc.
 Unifi, Inc. TextilesProcess Industries Produces and processes multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns | Process Industries |
Whirlpool Corp.
 Whirlpool Corp. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures refrigerators, laundry, cooking, dishwashers, freezers, mixers and small domestic appliances | Consumer Durables |
Nabisco, Inc.
 Nabisco, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cookies and snacks | Consumer Non-Durables |
Del Monte Foods Co.
 Del Monte Foods Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and markets premium quality branded food and pet products | Consumer Non-Durables |
VNU NV
 VNU NV Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides publishing services | Consumer Services |
MetLife, Inc.
 MetLife, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management services | Finance |
MeadWestvaco Corp.
 MeadWestvaco Corp. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes packaging products, office supplies and specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
The Nielsen Company (US) LLC
 The Nielsen Company (US) LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides audience measurement, data and analytics services | Technology Services |
Nielsen NV
 Nielsen NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides audience measurement, data and analytics services | Commercial Services |
Karman Topco LP
 Karman Topco LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and business consulting services | Finance |
Nielsen Holdings Ltd.
 Nielsen Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an investment holding company whose subsidiaries provides audience measurement, data and analytics solutions | Commercial Services |
Nabisco Group Holdings Corp.
 Nabisco Group Holdings Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces food products including cookies and crackers | Consumer Non-Durables |
Gillette Group UK Ltd.
 Gillette Group UK Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Sells personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Knox College
 Knox College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cato Institute, Inc.
Cato Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides public policy research services | Commercial Services |
Philip Morris USA, Inc.
 Philip Morris USA, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes cigarettes and related tobacco products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Grocery Manufacturers Association
 Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Represents grocery manufacturers | Commercial Services |
Global Gillette
 Global Gillette Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells razors, personal care products, batteries & oral care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
 Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes pet products | Consumer Non-Durables |
American Institute for Contemporary German Studies
 American Institute for Contemporary German Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as for policy research and scholarship center, which dedicated to political, economic and security issues | Commercial Services |
Oscar Mayer Foods Corp.
 Oscar Mayer Foods Corp. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes meat products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kraft International Commercial
 Kraft International Commercial Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Centerview Partners Management LLC
Centerview Partners Management LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Element Global, Inc.
 Element Global, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Produces and distributes food and beverages | Distribution Services |
Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust
 Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking and wealth advisory services | Finance |
Kraft USA Corp. | |
Kraft Ltd.
 Kraft Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising and design services | Commercial Services |
Centerview Partners Holdings LLC
 Centerview Partners Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Centerview Partners Holdings invests in middle and upper-middle companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the technology and consumer sector with an EBITDA of USD 10 million to 1.5 billion. It participates in buyout transactions with an investment size USD 50 - 150 million. The firm acquires minority and majority interest. | Finance |
TNC CV | |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ole Smoky Distillery LLC
 Ole Smoky Distillery LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets distilled alcoholic beverages & recipes | Consumer Non-Durables |
Conyers Park Acquisition Corp., Inc.
 Conyers Park Acquisition Corp., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Centerview Capital Consumer | |
The Simply Good Foods Co.
 The Simply Good Foods Co. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Engages in the development, marketing, and sale of nutritional food and snacking products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp.
 Conyers Park II Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates a blank check company | Finance |
Viatris, Inc.
 Viatris, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and wholesales pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California)
 Advantage Solutions, Inc. (California) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and business consulting services | Commercial Services |
Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp.
 Conyers Park III Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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