Gregory Thomas

Gregory Thomas is a globally-minded problem-solver with an impressive track record in international business management. With extensive experience in sales, new product introduction, supply chain planning, innovation, manufacturing, expansion, strategy development, and financial acumen, he brings together diverse teams to achieve great results. Gregory's credentials include a BS in BDIC from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MBA from Clark Atlanta University, and certificates from the Center for Creative Leadership, Harvard University Executive Education, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has held various positions in different organizations such as Executive Director at Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, Strategic Advisor at FORGE and Unlocking Potential, and Entrepreneurship Initiative-Faculty Advisor at Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Gregory is a former I-Corp Site Faculty at University of Massachusetts Amherst and has served as an I-Corp Industry Mentor (National) at National Science Foundation i-Corp. Before that, he was the Emerging Innovations Group-Manufacturing Strategist and Manager for Global Cable Manufacturing Strategy at Corning Incorporated, where he demonstrated strong manufacturing strategy and project management skills. Gregory also has expertise in finance, having worked as the Mfg and Capital Controller and Plant Controller at Corning Incorporated and previously as an operations analyst at The Coca-Cola Company.