James Bergman

James Bergman possesses extensive experience in product development, engineering, and program management within the consumer goods industry. At Newell Brands, James held multiple roles, including Director of Global R&D, Engineering and Program Management, where responsibilities included leading innovation and managing the program management office for brands like Rubbermaid and Coleman. As Global Director of R&D, James focused on product development for the Writing Business Unit, overseeing brands such as Papermate and Sharpie. Earlier in his career, James served as Sr. Manager for R&D at Newell Brands and worked at Processed Plastic, contributing to the development of toys and games for prominent brands like Tonka and Barbie. James holds an Executive Leadership degree from Harvard Business School and a degree in Plastics Engineering from Illinois State University.