Jay Patel Email & Phone Number

Jay Patel is a Vice President and General Manager - Thermoforming at TOPPAN Packaging Americas. He possess expertise in supply chain, cross functional team leadership, supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I was fortunate enough to work directly for Jay when he was General Manager/Segment Director for Sonoco Display & Packaging. When it comes to business strategy, Jay is able to clearly communicate his vision and see multiple steps ahead in order to secure a positive outcome. His business acumen and decision making are ones of an amazing leader and he always takes multiple viewpoints into his process for a well-rounded tactical path. Right away I saw his ability to grow and utilize people’s strengths to drive optimal business results. He is a tremendous leader and always there to coach and guide his teammates. I highly recommend Jay feel very privileged to have worked directly for him.", "I’ve known Jay for 5 years since he joined the Display and Packaging Division of Sonoco. Jay came to Sonoco with years of experience on the sales and purchasing side of the business from multiple well-known companies. Since joining Sonoco as a Regional Sales Manager, he has been elevated to Director of Sales followed by General Manager/Segment Director for the Display and Packaging Division. I’ve had the pleasure working closely with Jay over the past 3 years and have been impressed with his commercial strengths, business acumen, strategic planning and tactical tasks and scorecards to drive sustainable growth results. Jay is a forward looking thinker and understands the power and strengths of his organization to gain the best results. Jay will be a true asset to any organization and I highly recommend him for a Senior Leadership position.", and "I’ve had the privilege to work very closely with Jay as a member of senior leadership team at Sonoco Display & Packaging. He is a progressive, dynamic and openminded leader. He has a natural ability to quickly break down complex ideas into clear and concrete business strategies that are easily understood by his team at all levels, a testament to his excellent communication skills. Jay’s ability to create sound value proposition —often with limited resources— is inspiring. He achieved that by trusting his team and providing them with honest, constructive feedback and clear expectations. He has a genuine interest in his team’s passion and aspirations, and always makes himself available when they seek guidance or simply just want to chat. What I value the most about Jay is his honesty when giving feedback and his boldness when making business decisions."

Listed skills include Supply Chain, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and 46 others.