Doug DeVos oversees daily operations of the $8.2 billion company and shares Amway’s Office of the Chief Executive with chairman Steve Van Andel.

DeVos has spent his career building enthusiasm for the Amway business. His belief in its ability to foster entrepreneurs around the world is reflected in the company’s record of sales growth during his time as president.

He has also helped Amway grow into one of the world’s most international companies. More than 80 percent of the company’s revenue is generated outside the United States. The company’s 13,000-plus employees and more than 3 million affiliated distributors worldwide are fully reflective of their local cultures. DeVos has also served in various leadership positions in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

DeVos is the youngest son of Amway co-founder Rich DeVos. In 1959, Rich DeVos and his lifelong friend and business partner, Jay Van Andel, started Amway from their homes in Ada, Mich. DeVos is involved in numerous international, national, and local business and civic organizations, including the World Federation Direct Selling Association, National Constitution Center, Business Leaders For Michigan, Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford Foundation, Early Childhood Commission and Keystone Community Church.

DeVos earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue’s School of Management. While at Purdue, he played quarterback for the Boilermakers football team. He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Purdue’s Krannert School of Management

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