James Jackson

James Jackson is a seasoned category management professional with broad experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and foodservice industry. He has driven growth and developed strategic plans for various segments such as retail grocery, frozen foods, dairy, bakery, deli, health and beauty aid, foodservice, and more. Jackson's track record of success is evident in his ability to identify consumer needs and craft relevant strategies. He has experience in consumer segmentation, business analytics, merchandising, marketing, operations, pricing, promotions, research, market intelligence, and cross-functional team leadership. Jackson is an influential problem-solver with a passion for designing solutions that make a significant impact on people's lives.

Jackson earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business and his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He has held various leadership positions, such as Director - Category Management / Consumer Insights at Radian, Customer Insights Manager at Tyson Foods, Onsite Solutions Manager - General Mills at Nielsen Company, Director of Sales & Marketing/New Business Development at Mel-O Honey Inc., and National Account Manager at Supervalu. Jackson has also co-owned a franchise business and served as Category Manager Northern Region at Supervalu. He values honesty, integrity, and genuine concern for client success, which has made him a trusted advisor and earned him recognition for consistently delivering win-win solutions to his clients.