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Business
Ann M. Fudge:
Former executive
Ann Fudge is a former president of Kraft's Maxwell House and Post divisions where she headed the $2.7 billion business. She was responsible for the success of well-known brands such as Maxwell House, Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat and General Foods International Coffees. Her business acumen and the ability to generate double-digit growth for products attracted the attention of headhunters, business leaders and executive boards seeking directors.
FULL NAME
Ann Marie Fudge
BORN
April 23, 1951, in Washington, D.C.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in retail management from Simmons College, 1973; master of business administration degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Business, 1977.
CAREER
Fudge is the former president of the coffee and cereals division for Kraft Food, Inc., but she started her career as a marketing assistant at General Mills in 1977. In quick succession she became an assistant product manager, project manager and marketing director in charge of four brands at once. She led the team that developed and introduced Honey Nut Cheerios. When she joined Kraft, she made a name for herself by reviving older brands such as Log Cabin Syrup, Minute Rice and Stove Top Stuffing. She sits on the boards of directors for Liz Claiborne, Inc., Allied Signal and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
AWARDS
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York lists Fudge's awards as: Leadership Award, Minneapolis YWCA; Leadership Award, New York City YWCA; Candace Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women; Achievement Award, Corporate Women's Network; Top 50 Women Executives, Executive Female Magazine; 1995 Advertising Woman of The Year, Advertising Women of New York; 50 Most Powerful Women, Fortune Magazine 1998.
PERSONAL
Fudge is married to Richard and has two sons, Richard Jr. and Kevin, according to the Web site for African American Publications.
WEBSITE
http://www.africanpubs.com
