1990s – 2000s

Family Timeline

1990s – 2000s

The Third Generation of the Durbans (Dennis, Jack and Andy) continue the family business in the consumer products business with a mix of working for the largest companies on the Planet (Coca Cola, Nestle) and with their own businesses.

Third Generation

The Durbans

Dennis Durban

Dennis Durban

Dennis Durban started his consumer product career while in college starting with Coca Cola (for 5 years). After Coca Cola, Dennis was recruited to join Nestle USA starting out in schematic management and evolving quickly at the Nestle US headquarters in Glendale, California.

He eventually was asked to create a New Business Development Team that became the first of its kind in the industry. The team created the snack and beverage programs for retailers such as AutoZone, Best Buy, Home Depot, Blockbuster Video, Old Navy, Lowe's, Staples, Hilton, Marriott and many others.

In 2001, Dennis was relocated to the Nestle World Headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland. Dennis left Nestle in 2008 to become a co-founder of a hotel distribution business and soon after became an advisor and equity partner with Perfect Snacks, an advisor to Core Bar and a co-founder of Nature's Bakery.

Since then, Dennis has been an advisor to over 500 brands and has equity in close to 50 brands.

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Jack Durban

Jack Durban

Jack Durban continued in the family tradition within the consumer products industry, contributing to the growth of the Conzumables business and related ventures.

Hotel Retail Group
The Hotel Retail Group — pioneers in hotel retail formats (Hotel Pantry concept, breakfast area, and gift shop programs)