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Luis Nieto
Director/Board Member at
RYDER SYSTEM, INC.
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 30/09/2026
Profile
Lou became affiliated with Akoya Capital in 2010 and serves as its Consumer Foods Sector Leader.
Having spent over 28 years in the industry, Lou has deep domain expertise and executive leadership capability in consumer foods; including, marketing and brand management, strategy, distribution, private label, ethnic, and dairy, and in implementation and change management.
Lou has had large company sales, marketing, and branding experiences at both Quaker Oats Company and Kraft Foods, Inc followed by executive-level experiences as EVP, Marketing, Sales & Distribution for Mission Foods, Group President of Dean Foods Company, President/CEO of Federated Group and, most recently as President of Consumer Foods for ConAgra.
Lou currently serves on the Boards of Ryder Systems, Inc., and Auto Zone, and was the former Executive Chair for our portfolio companies Eddy Packing Company and Fresh and Ready Foods.
Lou is also President of Nieto Advisory, LLC.
He has a BA from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Harvard University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RYDER SYSTEM, INC. 0.08% | 04/05/2026 | 29,974 ( 0.08% ) | 7 M $ | 30/09/2026 |
Luis Nieto active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| RYDER SYSTEM, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2007 |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services | Director/Board Member | - |
Akoya Capital Partners LLC
 Akoya Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Akoya Capital Partners invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States primarily in North America with a minimum EBITDA of USD 4 million and revenue size ranging from USD 25 to 200 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of industrial and consumer sectors. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. The firm also acts as a lead investor and co-investments. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2010 |
Nieto Advisory LLC
 Nieto Advisory LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Nieto Advisory LLC operates in the investment banking industry and employs between 1 to 4 people with revenue under $500,000. The private company is located in the US. | President | 01/11/2011 |
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc.
 Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures sandwiches, salads, wraps and sides | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Luis Nieto
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOZONE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 18/12/2019 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | President | 01/06/2009 |
Conagra Refrigerated Foods | President | 01/01/2008 |
Swift & Co.
 Swift & Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides beef and pork products | President | 01/01/2006 |
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Education of Luis Nieto
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Conagra Brands, Inc.
 Conagra Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a food company that engages in food making business | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Quaker Oats Co.
 The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures beverages and other food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Ryder System, Inc.
 Ryder System, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides supply chain, transportation and fleet management services | Transportation |
AutoZone, Inc.
 AutoZone, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates auto parts stores | Retail Trade |
Dean Foods Co.
 Dean Foods Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Processes and distributes milk and dairy products | 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 |
Swift & Co.
Swift & Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides beef and pork products | Distribution Services |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charity services | Commercial Services |
Federated Group, Inc.
 Federated Group, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides food distribution services | Distribution Services |
Conagra Refrigerated Foods | |
Mission Foods Corp.
 Mission Foods Corp. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures and sells flour | Process Industries |
Eddy Packing Co., Inc.
 Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Processes and distributes beef, pork and poultry products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Nieto Advisory LLC
Nieto Advisory LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Nieto Advisory LLC operates in the investment banking industry and employs between 1 to 4 people with revenue under $500,000. The private company is located in the US. | Commercial Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Akoya Capital Partners LLC
Akoya Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Akoya Capital Partners invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States primarily in North America with a minimum EBITDA of USD 4 million and revenue size ranging from USD 25 to 200 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of industrial and consumer sectors. It provides financing for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. The firm also acts as a lead investor and co-investments. | Finance |
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc.
Fresh & Ready Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures sandwiches, salads, wraps and sides | Consumer Non-Durables |
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