Bob Jacus
About Bob Jacus
Bob Jacus is a seasoned professional in product development and marketing for home and personal care appliances, currently working at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2017. He has extensive experience in various roles within Spectrum Brands and has a strong background in international business and cross-functional team leadership.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Bob Jacus has held multiple roles at Spectrum Brands over the years. He began his tenure at the company as Technology Manager - Product Development from 1989 to 1994 in Madison, Wisconsin. He then progressed to Senior Program Manager - Global Product Development from 1996 to 2000, followed by Director of Business Acquisitions Integration from 2000 to 2003. After a brief period as Director of Program Management from 2003 to 2005, he returned to Spectrum Brands in 2009 as Director of New Product Development, where he worked until 2015. Currently, he serves as Product Development / Product Marketing for Home and Personal Care Appliances since 2017 in Middleton, Wisconsin.
Education and Expertise
Bob Jacus has a strong educational background with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, both completed between 1998 and 2000. His expertise includes acquisitions, integration, and consolidation within the consumer products industry, as well as significant international business experience in manufacturing across the USA, Asia, and Latin America.
Background
Bob Jacus has extensive experience in product development and marketing within the consumer products sector. His career spans over three decades, during which he has worked in various capacities, primarily at Spectrum Brands. His roles have included leadership positions in program management, global sourcing, and product development. He has demonstrated a unique ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative products and go-to-market strategies, guiding projects from ideation to retailer shelf.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Bob Jacus has contributed to the successful introduction of numerous products in the consumer goods market. His broad experience in identifying new business opportunities and managing them through to market introduction has been a key aspect of his professional journey. His leadership in product development and marketing has helped shape the strategic direction of the brands he has worked with, particularly in the home and personal care appliances sector.