Abelardo E. Bru

Director/Board Member at Education is Freedom Foundation

75 year

Consumer Non-Durables

Consumer Services

Retail Trade

Network origin in Abelardo E. Bru first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
PEPSICO, INC. 272	Public Company	Food: Specialty/Candy	272
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION 82	Public Company	Household/Personal Care	82
Office Depot LLC Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. 48	Subsidiary	Specialty Stores	48
KRAFT FOODS 38	Extinct	Food: Major Diversified	38
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. 23	Subsidiary	Food: Specialty/Candy	23
DIRECTV 20	Extinct	Cable/Satellite TV	20
Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas) Education Is Freedom Foundation (Texas) Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Education is Freedom operates as a non-profit organization. Its programs include middle school, high school, college, workforce development training, community connection, intern fellows program, and service works. The company was founded by James W. Keyes in 2002 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. 12	Non-Profit Organization	Personnel Services	12
Sabritas S de RL de CV Sabritas S de RL de CV Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Founded in 1943, Sabritas S de RL de CV is a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc. that manufactures and distributes snacks and candies. The company is based in Mexico City, Mexico. 2	Subsidiary	Food: Specialty/Candy	2
Frito-Lay, Inc. Frito-Lay, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Frito-Lay, Inc. is a company that manufactures and sells corn and potato chips. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. 2	Subsidiary	Food: Specialty/Candy	2
Education is Freedom Foundation 1	Foundation/Endowment		1

Chart of Companies connected to the second degree

Multi-company connection

Companies connected to Abelardo E. Bru via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.	Food: Specialty/Candy	Myra Maloney Hart Scott A. Bontempo Kim Rucker John Cahill Timothy McLevish Tony Vernon Michael Hsu Adrienne Elsner George El-Zoghbi Don Quigley	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing
The DIRECTV Group, Inc. The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.	Cable/Satellite TV	Peter A. Lund Patrick T. Doyle Ralph Boyd Nancy S. Newcomb David Dillon Michael White Neil R. Austrian Lorrie Norrington Samuel di Piazza	Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Harvard Business School	College/University	Myra Maloney Hart Charles R. Lee Arthur Martinez John Cahill Dina Dublon Timothy McLevish Lorrie Norrington Christa Quarles Paula Ramos	Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
GE AEROSPACE	Industrial Machinery	Maria Henry L. Cox Hugh Johnston Lorrie Norrington Jeffrey Melucci	Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Catalyst, Inc. Catalyst, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catalyst, Inc. provides research and advisory services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ian Read Sherilyn McCoy David Dillon Thomas Falk Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Kellogg School of Management	College/University	Steve Odland Linda Rice Tony Vernon James Gray Seth Cohen	Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
KRAFT HEINZ	Food: Major Diversified	L. Cox John Cahill Paulo Luiz Araújo Basílio George El-Zoghbi	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.	Major Banks	Samuel Maclin Lauren Hobart Marc Shapiro Dina Dublon	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Sherilyn McCoy Steven Reinemund Tony Vernon Adrienne Elsner	Chairman Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal
Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.	College/University	Scott A. Bontempo Dina Dublon Christa Quarles Michael Hsu	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
The Quaker Oats Co. The Quaker Oats Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Beverages: Non-Alcoholic	Steve Odland Linda Rice David Yawman Becerra Prado	Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal President
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.	College/University	Myra Maloney Hart L. Cox Andrew L. Krawitt Charles R. Lee	Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.	College/University	Myra Maloney Hart Marc Shapiro John Cahill Neil R. Austrian	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
The University of Chicago	College/University	Andrew L. Krawitt Hugh Johnston Michael Hsu Adrienne Elsner	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
Pizza Hut LLC Pizza Hut LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.	Restaurants	Sandi Karrmann Steven Reinemund Peter Hearl Lionel Nowell	Human Resources Officer Chief Executive Officer President Corporate Officer/Principal
KIMBERLY-CLARK DE MÉXICO, S. A. B. DE C. V.	Household/Personal Care	Maria Henry Thomas Falk Mark Buthman Michael Hsu	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of Michigan	College/University	Sandi Karrmann Larry Thompson Dixon Doll	Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree
The United Negro College Fund, Inc. The United Negro College Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Negro College Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides financial support for higher education. It offers scholarship assistance for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The organization was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Steven Reinemund Linda Rice Larry Thompson	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.	Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery	Samuel Maclin David Biegler Dunia Shive	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY	Household/Personal Care	John Cahill Lorrie Norrington Brian Newman	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Grocery Manufacturers Association Grocery Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Mark Smucker Thomas Falk Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.	Household/Personal Care	Sherilyn McCoy Kim Rucker Michael White	Chief Executive Officer Compliance Officer Corporate Officer/Principal
US-China Business Council US-China Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Ian Read Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi Ramon Laguarta	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
Princeton University	College/University	Sherilyn McCoy Randolph Melville Robert Long	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Frito-Lay International		Robert P. Ryder Michael White Becerra Prado	Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal
PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY	Household/Personal Care	Charles R. Lee Adrienne Elsner Robert Long	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Stanford University	College/University	Marc Shapiro Victor J. Dzau John de Zulueta Greenebaum	Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree
PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America provides soft drinks, beverages, and snack foods. The company is based in Chicago, IL.	Beverages: Non-Alcoholic	Hugh Johnston Roger A. Enrico James Gray	Director of Finance/CFO President Corporate Officer/Principal
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi Samuel di Piazza Umran Beba	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
Pepsi-Cola North America Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY	Beverages: Non-Alcoholic	Hugh Johnston Steven Reinemund Brian Newman	President Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO
University of Notre Dame	College/University	Steve Odland Patrick T. Doyle David Yawman	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
PepsiCo International PepsiCo International Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables PepsiCo International manufactures and markets snack foods and beverages. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY.	Beverages: Non-Alcoholic	Richard Goodman Michael White Becerra Prado	Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY	Finance/Rental/Leasing	L. Cox Steven Reinemund Daniel Vasella	Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.	Home Improvement Chains	Kevin A. Peters Paula Santilli	Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses	College/University	Kevin A. Peters Arthur Martinez	Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member
CIC Partners LP CIC Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance CIC Partners LP (CIC Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.	Investment Managers	Roger A. Enrico James Keyes	Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor
FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Motor Vehicles	Cynthia Mary Trudell Fazal Merchant	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Boys & Girls Clubs of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers school programs. The firm's programs include character and leadership, education and career, health & life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Samuel Maclin Thomas Falk	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of Iowa	College/University	Kim Rucker Mark Buthman	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
The University of Texas at Austin	College/University	Samuel Maclin Fazal Merchant	Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree
University of Houston University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.	College/University	Samuel Maclin Samuel di Piazza	Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
AT&T Performing Arts Center AT&T Performing Arts Center Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011.	Movies/Entertainment	Roger A. Enrico James Keyes	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC	Movies/Entertainment	Roger A. Enrico Fazal Merchant	Chairman Director of Finance/CFO
BELO CORP	Publishing: Newspapers	Roger A. Enrico Dunia Shive	Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION	Oil Refining/Marketing	Kim Rucker Charles R. Lee	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.	Tobacco	Robert Sharpe Lionel Nowell	General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal

Statistics

International

United States	49
Mexico	2
United Kingdom	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	20
Consumer Non-Durables	14
Commercial Services	7
Finance	5
Producer Manufacturing	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	747
Corporate Officer/Principal	264
Independent Dir/Board Member	231
Chairman	140
Chief Executive Officer	108

Most connected contacts

Insiders
Dixon Doll	38
Samuel di Piazza	37
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi	35
Tony Vernon	34
Becerra Prado	32
Arthur Martinez	32
Larry Thompson	31
Ian Read	29
Lorrie Norrington	29
David Biegler	27
Sherilyn McCoy	27
Linda Rice	27
Alberto Ibargüen	26
Daniel Vasella	25
Ralph Boyd	25

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