Michael Nelson

As Chief Executive Officer, Michael Nelson leads Amway’s management structure, operations, global employee base 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 Amway’s strategy of driving global health and wellbeing, he is dedicated to strengthening the company’ position in this space by leveraging Amway’s unique strengths.

Nelson reports directly to the Amway Board of Directors. He also serves on Amway’s Global Leadership Team, the executive decision-making body focused on shaping global strategy, strengthening company culture and enhancing Amway Business Owners (ABOs) 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. He also serves on the U.S.-China Business Council Board of Directors.

Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in business and supply chain management from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Aquinas College.