# Jeffrey Sanfilippo

> Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo is executive chairman of John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., following service as CEO from November 2006 to October 2026. A fourth-generation member of the nut-processing family, he built his career in West Coast operations, sales and marketing. He also co-founded Perfume Passage Foundation, which preserves the history and artistry of perfume bottles and related objects.

- **Role:** Executive Chairman at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
- **Organizations:** John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., Perfume Passage Foundation, Sanfilippo Foundation, Young Presidents’ Organization, Chicago chapter
- **Education:** Studies in International Relations and Economics, University of Southern California, MBA, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
- **Known for:** Led JBSS as CEO for nearly twenty years., Led the company during its first fiscal year with more than $1 billion in net sales, fiscal 2024., Co-founded Perfume Passage Foundation.

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Film producer credit for The Boneyard; joined JBSS in September as general manager of West Coast operations.
- **1993** — Became vice president of West Coast operations and sales.
- **1995** — Became vice president of sales and marketing.
- **1999** — Joined the board and became senior vice president of sales and marketing.
- **2001** — Became executive vice president of sales and marketing.
- **2006** — Named CEO on November 6.
- **2008** — Elected board chairman on October 30.
- **2009** — Completed an MBA while working full time.
- **2019** — Perfume Passage galleries opened in Barrington Hills.
- **2022** — Rang the Nasdaq closing bell on March 14 for the company’s centenary.
- **2023** — JBSS completed its purchase of TreeHouse snack bar assets in September; presented perfume objects in Venice in October.
- **2024** — JBSS exceeded $1 billion in annual net sales for the first time.
- **2026** — Became executive chairman October 1; Perfume Passage expanded to Milan.

## Achievements

- Led JBSS as CEO for nearly twenty years.
- Led the company during its first fiscal year with more than $1 billion in net sales, fiscal 2024.
- Co-founded Perfume Passage Foundation.
- Received the IPBA Honors of the Association jointly with Rusty Hernandez-Sanfilippo.
- Represented the company at Nasdaq for its centenary.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Assumed the executive chairman role on October 1; Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr. became CEO.
- **2026-10** — Perfume Passage Foundation Milano opened with Jeffrey and Rusty Sanfilippo and Guido Taroni.
- **2026-09** — Discussed his exchange-student experience, collecting and business priorities in a One Step Closer interview.
- **2026-08** — JBSS reported fiscal 2026 net sales of approximately $1.18 billion.

## Links

- Website: https://jbssinc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sanfilippo-073a6a31

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Last updated: 2026-10-22