Barry Jacobs

Barry Jacobs has a wealth of experience in product management and development. Barry currently holds the role of SVP, Product and Ecommerce at FGI Industries Ltd., where they lead the product team and oversees all product activities, including strategy, market analysis, product development, and successful product launches. Barry also leads the Ecommerce team, responsible for the growth and profitability of the Ecommerce business.

Prior to their current role, Barry served as the VP, Product Management and Product Development at World and Main, where they defined and implemented vision and strategy for a $140 million Home Environment product portfolio. Barry also recruited, developed, and mentored a global product management and development team.

Before that, Barry worked at LaJobi, Inc. as the Director of Product Development and Marketing, where they directed product development and marketing efforts for a $110 million nursery furniture category. Barry customized strategies for Mass and Specialty retail channels and played a hands-on role in design and manufacturing processes.

Barry's experience also includes a role as a Senior Product Manager at American Standard, where they guided product strategy for an $80 million Whirlpool, Bathtub, & Shower Fixture category. Barry managed the full product lifecycle and leveraged market trends and consumer behavior to develop value-added product solutions.

At Newell Brands, Sanford Office Products Division, Barry served as a Product Development Manager. Barry oversaw the advanced product development division, managing a team of eight and focusing on blending consumer research, industrial design principles, and engineering best practices to innovate product design. Barry also conducted validating testing.

Overall, Barry Jacobs has a proven track record in product management and development, with extensive experience across various industries and a focus on driving sales growth, profitability, and product vitality.

Barry Jacobs has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University. Barry then pursued a Master's degree in the Product Design Program with a focus on Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Later, they obtained an MBA in Marketing from Rutgers University. Most recently, they completed the Executive Scholar Certificate Program in Chief Product Officer at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Barry also holds additional certifications in the areas of Chief Product Officer, Advanced Marketing Management, Design Thinking, and Omnichannel Marketing from Kellogg Executive Education.