Brendan Locke
About Brendan Locke
Brendan Locke is the Sr. Director of Category Leadership at Advantage Solutions, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in business management, financial auditing, and strategic development, with previous roles at OSRAM SYLVANIA PRODUCTS INC and LEDVANCE.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Brendan Locke serves as the Sr. Director of Category Leadership at Advantage Solutions, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on sales, marketing, and technology strategies to enhance category performance. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to leverage his extensive experience in category management and strategic development.
Previous Experience in Category Management
Before joining Advantage Solutions, Brendan Locke worked at LEDVANCE from 2016 to 2021, where he held roles in strategy, category management, and operations. His prior experience also includes a significant tenure at OSRAM SYLVANIA PRODUCTS INC, where he served as Manager of Business Solutions Market Strategy and Category Management from 2005 to 2016. His background in these positions has equipped him with skills in market intelligence and strategic development.
Educational Background
Brendan Locke studied at Merrimack College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting. He furthered his education at the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, participating in the Company Sponsored Program - Business Management Institute. This educational foundation supports his expertise in financial management and strategic business practices.
Expertise and Skills
Brendan Locke possesses expertise in predictive modeling and LEAN methodologies, which he applies to optimize business processes. His skills extend to utilizing syndicated databases and Thinkcell for market intelligence. Additionally, he is experienced in conducting board reviews and line reviews, and he has a strong background in auditing and financial management.
Career History and Roles
Brendan Locke's career includes various roles that have shaped his expertise in business operations. He began his professional journey as a Staff Accountant at Sullivan Bille, P.C. from 1992 to 1996. He then transitioned to OSRAM SYLVANIA PRODUCTS INC as a Business Systems Manager from 1996 to 2005, before moving into category management roles. He briefly worked as a Category Development Manager at Advantage Solutions in 2022 before advancing to his current position.