Profile
Doug is a Senior Managing Director at Kainos with a focus on maximizing the financial management and reporting capabilities of our partner companies.
He brings over 40 years of experience in finance, accounting, and leadership in the food and fast-moving consumer goods industries.
Prior to joining Kainos in 2023, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS) in Chandler, Arizona.
Prior to that role, he held roles at grocery retailers, 17 years with Coca-Cola, and in several private equity-owned companies.
Doug’s focus in each of the five private equity-owned companies was on enhancing accountability, building a solid team, creating key metric reporting, and focusing on cost reductions to drive improved profitability.
Doug holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
When he is not working, Doug enjoys spending time with his family.
He married his high school sweetheart; they have three children, and 2 grandchildren.
Douglas Reader active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Kainos Capital LLC
 Kainos Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2023 |
Former positions of Douglas Reader
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
 Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Inc. manufactures custom nutritional and dietary supplements. The firm's customer base includes multi-level marketers, specialty retailers, physicians groups and brand marketers selling through retail and online. It offers its products in tablets, capsules, and powders forms. The company was founded by Aaron Blunck and Jonathan P. Pinkus in 1996 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2023 |
| Slimfast, Inc. | President | 01/11/2018 |
Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC
 Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Albertsons Cos., Inc., Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC is a company that operates as food and drug stores and provides specialty care service for pharmacy patients. The company is based in Boise, ID. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2006 |
| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2004 |
SBD Holdings Group Corp.
 SBD Holdings Group Corp. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables SBD Holdings Group Corp. operated as a holding company with interests in provides dietary and weight loss products and tools. It provided investments in product development, marketing and e-commerce. The company was founded in 2011 and was headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
Training of Douglas Reader
| Northwest Nazarene University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Graduate Degree |
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| COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 7 |
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SBD Holdings Group Corp.
SBD Holdings Group Corp. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables SBD Holdings Group Corp. operated as a holding company with interests in provides dietary and weight loss products and tools. It provided investments in product development, marketing and e-commerce. The company was founded in 2011 and was headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc.
 Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Dickinson Frozen Foods, Inc. distributes frozen food products. It offers onions, potatoes, and peppers. The company was founded on February 18, 1986 and is headquartered in Eagle, ID. | Distribution Services |
Fruit Patch, Inc.
 Fruit Patch, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Fruit Patch, Inc. wholesales and distributes fruits. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Dinuba, CA. | Retail Trade |
Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Inc. manufactures custom nutritional and dietary supplements. The firm's customer base includes multi-level marketers, specialty retailers, physicians groups and brand marketers selling through retail and online. It offers its products in tablets, capsules, and powders forms. The company was founded by Aaron Blunck and Jonathan P. Pinkus in 1996 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ. | Health Technology |
Kainos Capital LLC
Kainos Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC
Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Albertsons Cos., Inc., Albertsons Companies Specialty Care LLC is a company that operates as food and drug stores and provides specialty care service for pharmacy patients. The company is based in Boise, ID. | Retail Trade |
| Slimfast, Inc. | Miscellaneous |
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