Nana Mensah

Chief Executive Officer at

Xports, Inc.

Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/07/2026

74 year

76 connections

Consumer Services

Consumer Non-Durables

Health Services

Profile

Nana Mensah currently works at Xports, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2005, Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc., as Director, World Trade Center Kentucky, as Director, Lexington Philharmonic Society, as Trustee, and Kentucky Children Hospital, as Trustee.
Mr. Mensah also formerly worked at Children's Miracle Network, as Chairman-Trustees Board, R.J.
Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc., as Director in 2004, Reynolds American, Inc., as Independent Director from 2004 to 2017, Darden Restaurants, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2025, H&R Block, Inc., as President-US Tax Services in 2003, PepsiCo, Inc., as Senior Vice President, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., as Chief Operating Officer-Church Chicken Division from 2003 to 2004, and Long John Silver's LLC, as President & Chief Operating Officer from 1997 to 1999.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. 0.01%	28/01/2025	5,788 ( 0.01% )	1 M $	31/07/2026

Nana Mensah active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Lexington Philharmonic Society Lexington Philharmonic Society Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides concerts, education and community programs for students in schools	Director/Board Member	-
Xports, Inc.	Chief Executive Officer	01/10/2000
Kentucky Children Hospital	Director/Board Member	25/11/2009
World Trade Center Kentucky World Trade Center Kentucky World Trade Center Kentucky supports and expands international trade for individuals and businesses by offering a comprehensive membership program with multiple levels tailored to different business sizes and needs. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. The organization provides benefits such as trade education, expert consulting, networking events, and access to a trade network spanning over 90 countries. It delivers trade advisory services including export/import readiness assessments, customized market research, compliance training, and overseas supplier matchmaking. Educational offerings include workshops, seminars, webinars, and a three-day international trade certification program covering banking, tax, legal, customs, and logistics topics. The center organizes international and domestic trade missions, facilitating connections between businesses, government officials, and partners. It collaborates with local companies and partners with federal and state agencies to provide resources such as export grants and agricultural export support. Additional resources include a business directory, newsletters, podcasts, and ongoing advocacy on trade policies.	Director/Board Member	-
Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. is a private company based in Lexington, KY.	Director/Board Member	-

All active positions of Nana Mensah

Former positions of Nana Mensah

Companies	Position	End
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.	Director/Board Member	28/01/2025
REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC.	Director/Board Member	25/07/2017
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN INC	Corporate Officer/Principal	02/12/2004
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures tobacco products	Director/Board Member	01/07/2004
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Private companies	13
H&R Block, Inc. H&R Block, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides tax, mortgage and financial services	Consumer Services
PepsiCo, Inc. PepsiCo, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Makes, markets, distributes and sells beverages & convenient food products	Consumer Non-Durables
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures tobacco products	Consumer Non-Durables
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Darden Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a full-service dining restaurant	Consumer Services
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fried chicken restaurants	Consumer Services
Reynolds American, Inc. Reynolds American, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells cigarettes & tobacco products	Consumer Non-Durables
Long John Silver's LLC Long John Silver's LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of seafood restaurants	Consumer Services
Children's Miracle Network Children's Miracle Network Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Raises funds for children’s hospitals	Health Services
Lexington Philharmonic Society Lexington Philharmonic Society Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides concerts, education and community programs for students in schools	Consumer Services
Xports, Inc.
Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. Hospice of the Bluegrass Foundation, Inc. is a private company based in Lexington, KY.
Kentucky Children Hospital
World Trade Center Kentucky World Trade Center Kentucky World Trade Center Kentucky supports and expands international trade for individuals and businesses by offering a comprehensive membership program with multiple levels tailored to different business sizes and needs. The non-profit company is based in Louisville, KY. The organization provides benefits such as trade education, expert consulting, networking events, and access to a trade network spanning over 90 countries. It delivers trade advisory services including export/import readiness assessments, customized market research, compliance training, and overseas supplier matchmaking. Educational offerings include workshops, seminars, webinars, and a three-day international trade certification program covering banking, tax, legal, customs, and logistics topics. The center organizes international and domestic trade missions, facilitating connections between businesses, government officials, and partners. It collaborates with local companies and partners with federal and state agencies to provide resources such as export grants and agricultural export support. Additional resources include a business directory, newsletters, podcasts, and ongoing advocacy on trade policies.