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Results driven leader with experience at CPG companies Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble. Direct business experience with major retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS, and Ahold USA. James has been described as an engaging, energetic leader who brings creative thinking, strong business judgment, and a courageous style to his work. He connects with others and fosters open discussions of critical issues. His collegial tone helps advance new ideas and advocates change in ways that feel constructive, cooperative, and compelling. James is prepared to challenge the status quo, and comfortable taking an independent stance and delivering tough messages or disagreements. At the same time, however, he builds widespread support for his positions by connecting his thinking with others’ key concerns. Thoughtful and inquisitive, James likes to plunge deeply into problems and explore new approaches. He is able to leverage keen business judgment to ensure that solutions make financial and strategic sense; viewed as a versatile, adaptable leader and motivated to learn new things. As he moves toward achieving goals, he makes it a priority to advance others’ development.Key Strengths: Leading Courageously, Developing Innovative Solutions, Applying Sound Judgment, Influencing Others, Taking Ownership for Talent.Experiences:Customer Business Development, Retail Customers, Trade Marketing, Sales Strategy, Consumer Promotions, eCommerce, Category Growth, Consumer Packaged Goods, Shopper Insights & Activation, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Coaching & Mentoring.

Listed skills include Strategy, Leadership, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Crm, and 20 others.