Background
Pressman, Thane Andrew was born on June 6, 1945 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Harold Andrew and Audre Ethelyn (Negus) Pressman.
Pressman, Thane Andrew was born on June 6, 1945 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Harold Andrew and Audre Ethelyn (Negus) Pressman.
Bachelor of Science, Springfield (Massachusetts) College, 1967; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1969.
Various to brand manager, Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, 1968-1976;
associate manager advertising, Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, 1976-1979;
vice president Lamalie Associations, Inc., Chicago, 1979-1981;
director new products, Alberto Culver Company, Melrose Park, Illinois, 1981-1984;
group staff, vice president, Sara Lee Corporation, Northbrook, Illinois, 1984-1985;
president, chief operating officer, Kitchens of Sara Lee Canada, Bramalee, Ontario, 1986-1988;
executive vice president, Sara Lee Bakery Company, Bramalee and Deerfield, Illinois, 1988-1990;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Crestar Food Products, Inc. (affiliate of H.J. Heinz Company), Eugene, Oregon, 1991-1992;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Crestar Food Products Inc. & Crestar Food Products Canada Ltd.
, Nashville and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, 1992-1993;
president, Labatt Ontario Breweries, Etobicoke, 1993-1995;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Labatt United States of America LLC., Darien, Connecticut, since 1995. Guest lecturer University of Michigan Graduate School Business, Ann Arbor, 1977-1979. Board directors Brewers Retail Inc., Toronto.
Board directors Brewers of Ontario, 1994-1995, chairman, 1995.
Board directors American Field Service United States of America, New York City, 1986-1991, Greater Des Moines Partnership, since 2000. Trustee AFS Intercultural Programs, New York City, 1988-1993. Trustee Springfield College, since 1988.
Member Association Governing Boards Universities and Colleges, David Allen Reed Society, Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers Canada, Grocery Manufacturers American, Glen Oaks Country Club, Vintage Sports Car Club American, Vintage Automobile Racing Association Canada, Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association, Vintage Drivers Club American.
Married Caroline Hannah Hood Snyder, November 23, 1966. Children: Sean, Steven.