Margaret Hearon Thornton
About Margaret Hearon Thornton
Margaret Hearon Thornton serves as the Key Accounts Director for Hygiene Nonwovens & Films at Berry Global, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With a background in business development and account management, she has experience with global Fortune 500 brands and a strong educational foundation in Communication Studies from Clemson University.
Current Role at Berry Global
Margaret Hearon Thornton serves as the Key Accounts Director for Hygiene Nonwovens & Films at Berry Global, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing key accounts and developing business strategies within the hygiene nonwovens sector. Her position involves collaboration with global Fortune 500 brands, leveraging her extensive experience in account management and business development.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Account Management
Prior to her current role, Margaret worked at Suominen Corporation in various capacities, including Key Account Manager for the Americas and North American Sales Manager. Her tenure at Tietex International, Ltd. as Market & Account Development Manager further solidified her expertise in account management. Additionally, she held a Marketing Specialist position at ACS Technologies, where she contributed to marketing initiatives.
Internship and Early Career Development
Margaret began her career with an internship at Time Warner Cable as a Public Affairs Intern, where she gained valuable experience in public relations and communications. She also worked as an Alumni Association Student Worker at Clemson University, which provided her with insights into organizational operations and alumni relations.
Educational Background
Margaret earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Clemson University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. This educational foundation has equipped her with strong communication skills, essential for her roles in account management and business development.
Skills and Expertise
Margaret possesses strong strategic thinking skills and has a comprehensive understanding of technical information, which she effectively communicates to customers and prospects. Her global experience in new business development and key account management enables her to work closely with executive management and top decision makers.