Nathan James
About Nathan James
Nathan James serves as the Vice President of Commercial EMEIA at Berry Global, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and product management across various companies, including AVINTIV and PolyOne.
Work at Berry Global
Nathan James has been serving as the Vice President of Commercial EMEIA at Berry Global, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees commercial strategies and operations across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. Prior to this position, he held various roles within Berry Global, including Commercial & Product Development Director for Hygiene and Healthcare EMEIA from 2018 to 2020, and Sales Director for Healthcare & Terram EMEIA from 2016 to 2018. His experience at Berry Global highlights his leadership in the commercial sector within the company.
Education and Expertise
Nathan James studied at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Chemistry with Business from 1993 to 1996. He specializes in Lean Six Sigma and project management, which complements his extensive background in sales, marketing, research and development, and manufacturing. His expertise also includes TPE technology and analytical techniques such as FT-IR, DSC, and TGA.
Background in Nonwovens and Healthcare
Before joining Berry Global, Nathan James worked at AVINTIV in various capacities. He served as Product Manager for Technical Nonwovens for four months in 2013, followed by roles as Director of Product Marketing for Healthcare EMEA & Asia from 2014 to 2017, and as Product Management Team Leader from 2013 to 2014. His experience at AVINTIV focused on product marketing and management within the healthcare sector.
Career at PolyOne
Nathan James has a significant history with PolyOne, where he held multiple roles from 2003 to 2012. He began as Key Account Manager for Automotive UK, then transitioned to Market Manager for Transportation (non-Automotive) Specialty Engineering Materials, and later served as European Market Manager for ECCOH High Performance Solutions. He also worked as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating his commitment to process improvement and operational efficiency.
Experience in TPE and Polymer Technologies
Nathan James has a strong background in TPE and polymer technologies, having worked as a Senior Development Chemist for TPE at AlphaGary Corporation from 1999 to 2002. His roles at AlphaGary also included Automotive Sales Representative and Polymer Technologist. This extensive experience in formulation across TPE-S, TPO's, and TPU's platforms has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the materials used in various applications.