Background
Ruder, Brian was born on May 21, 1954 in New York City. Son of William and Helen (Finn) Ruder.
Ruder, Brian was born on May 21, 1954 in New York City. Son of William and Helen (Finn) Ruder.
Bachelor, Washington University, 1976; Master of Business Administration, Dartmouth College, 1978.
Marketing manager, H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, 1978-1983; marketing manager, Pepsi Cola Company, Somers, New York, 1984-1988; vice president consumer products, H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, 1988-1991; president, chief Executive officer, Weight Watchers Foods, Inc. subsidiary H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, 1991-1994; vice president global infant feeding business unit, H.J. Heinz Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1994-1995; president, Heinz United States of America Retail Products, Pittsburgh, since 1995. Board directors Saks Fifth Avenue.
Board of directors Pittsburgh City Theatre, since 1988. Member Fox Chapel Racquet Club, Allegheny Club.
Married Virginia Lang, June 25, 1978. Children: Adam J., David A.