New York, 7 May 2026 — Action Against Hunger today announced the appointment of Pierre de Villeméjane to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership with his extensive experience in global industry, private equity, and corporate transformation.
Mr. de Villeméjane is a Partner and Co-Head of KPS Mid-Cap Investments, part of KPS Capital Partners, a global private equity firm. With more than two decades of experience, he has led complex investments and operational transformations across manufacturing, industrial, and consumer sectors worldwide.
He has also acted as Chief Executive Officer for the KPS portfolios of several global companies, including Speedline Technologies, WWRD Holdings, and Heritage Home Group. He has expertise in highly complex corporate carve-outs and financial restructurings.
Mr. de Villeméjane currently serves on the boards of several international companies and has previously held advisory roles, including serving as an economic advisor to the French Ministry of Trade in Boston. He is a graduate of Hautes Etudes Commericales, the leading business school in France, where he earned a degree in Marketing and Finance.
“Pierre brings a unique combination of strategic insight, operational leadership, and global perspective,” said Tori Sayanlar, Director of Development for Action Against Hunger. “His experience guiding complex organizations and driving sustainable growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact and fight hunger worldwide.”
As a member of the Board, Mr. de Villeméjane will support Action Against Hunger’s strategic direction, governance, and mission to end hunger for good through innovative, sustainable solutions. His expertise will strengthen the organization’s continued excellence in operational effectiveness, helping Action Against Hunger reach over 26.5 million people a year across more than 55 countries.
