James Spanton
About James Spanton
James Spanton is a Senior Manager at Brambles, where he generates customer and market insights to promote sustainable business growth. He has a background in chemical engineering and has held previous positions at Smiths Group plc and Rio Tinto.
Work at Brambles
James Spanton has served as a Senior Manager at Brambles since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for generating customer and market insights that drive sustainable and profitable business growth. His focus includes lead generation and enhancing customer experience and retention. Spanton's work contributes to the strategic direction of the company, ensuring that customer needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience at Smiths Group plc
Prior to his tenure at Brambles, James Spanton worked at Smiths Group plc as the Director of Strategic Marketing from 2008 to 2012. His role involved overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's market presence. This position was based in Slough, United Kingdom, and lasted for four years.
Experience at Rio Tinto
James Spanton was employed at Rio Tinto as a Commercial Executive from 2005 to 2008. During this three-year period, he operated in London, United Kingdom, where he contributed to the company's commercial strategies and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
James Spanton holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He furthered his education at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Chemical Engineering from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in both engineering and business management.