Michael Nelson
- Joined Amway in:
- 1992
As President & Chief Executive Officer, Michael Nelson leads Amway’s management structure, global employee base and operations and is responsible for driving its strategic vision and growth initiatives. He also partners closely with Amway Business Owners (ABOs) in support of their sustainable and healthy growth.
Committed to a focus on health and wellbeing, he is dedicated to strengthening the company’s position in this space. His priority is ensuring that the company continues to meet today’s health and wellbeing needs across the globe by leveraging Amway’s unique strengths.
Nelson reports directly to the Amway’s Board of Directors. He also serves on Amway’s Global Leadership Team, a key executive decision-making body focused on global strategy development and delivering meaningful ABO and customer experiences.
Nelson joined the company as an intern in 1989. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating & Chief People Officer. In this position, he led Amway Human Resources, Supply Chain, Legal, Government Affairs, Aviation, Amway Hotel Corporation and the Founding Families Engagement organization.
In his three decades at Amway, he has held critical leadership positions in Strategy, Supply Chain, Human Resources and Technology, among many other disciplines across the company. He has worked closely with the Board of Directors and Founding Families since 2006 in various capacities.
Throughout this tenure, Nelson has recognized and valued the special partnership with Amway Business Owners. He has led strategies and programs that have strengthened the bond between ABOs, Amway, the Founding Families and employees.
He also is a dedicated West Michigan community leader – serving as a board member of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Economic Club of Grand Rapids, The Right Place and the West Michigan Regional Air Alliance.
Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in business and supply chain management from Michigan State University. He received a master’s degree from Aquinas College.
Nelson and his wife, Tricia, live in Ada, Michigan with their six children.