James O'neil
About James O'neil
James O'Neil serves as the Senior Director of Global Procurement and New Product Development at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position he has held since 2008. His extensive career includes previous roles at Spectrum Brands and Procter & Gamble, where he focused on product engineering and development.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
James O'Neil serves as the Senior Director of Global Procurement and New Product Development (NPD) at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has held this position since 2008, contributing to the company's strategic procurement and product development initiatives. His role involves overseeing procurement processes and ensuring the successful launch of new products, aligning with the company's objectives in the consumer goods sector.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
James O'Neil has a substantial history with Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he held multiple director-level positions. He worked as Director of Program Management for four months in 2005, followed by a role as Director of Consumer Product Engineering from 2005 to 2006 for nine months. He also served as Director of Global NPD-Category Manager from 2006 to 2008 for two years, where he focused on product development strategies.
Experience at Procter & Gamble
Before joining Spectrum Brands, James O'Neil worked at Procter & Gamble as a Manager in Battery Development and Engineering. His tenure at Procter & Gamble lasted nine years, from 1989 to 1998. In this role, he was involved in the development and engineering of battery products, contributing to the company's innovation in consumer electronics.
Education at Johnson and Wales University
James O'Neil studied at Johnson and Wales University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. His academic journey spanned from 1988 to 1994, providing him with foundational knowledge and skills that he has applied throughout his career in procurement and product development.