Guide Note:The company was founded in 1939 when Nathan Cummings acquired the C.D. Kenny Company. In 1956 the company bought a company known as the Kitchens of Sara Lee from Charlie Lubin, a bakery entrepreneur. Mr. Lubin named his new line of cheesecakes after his 8 yr. old daughter which, in 1985, became the company name. Sara Lee Corporation has operations in more than 40 countries and sells food, beverage and household products in over 180 countries.
Fast Facts:
- Annual Revenue was $15.9 billion for 2006
- Headquarters is in Downers Grove, Illinois
- President or CEO: Brenda Barnes