Mike James
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Arezou Zarafshan
I had the privilege of getting to know Mike while he reported to me as a Technical Manager at ACCO Brands. I found Mike to be result oriented, a strategic thinker and a solid contributor. I observed Mike to have a superb level of tenacity who examines strategies and tactics at the fundamental level and will ensure that every step contributes to the long term while short term deliverables are met. I found Mike to be tremendously reliable and I heavily relied upon his insight and expertise. I would hire him back without a doubt.
Arezou Zarafshan
I had the privilege of getting to know Mike while he reported to me as a Technical Manager at ACCO Brands. I found Mike to be result oriented, a strategic thinker and a solid contributor. I observed Mike to have a superb level of tenacity who examines strategies and tactics at the fundamental level and will ensure that every step contributes to the long term while short term deliverables are met. I found Mike to be tremendously reliable and I heavily relied upon his insight and expertise. I would hire him back without a doubt.
Arezou Zarafshan
I had the privilege of getting to know Mike while he reported to me as a Technical Manager at ACCO Brands. I found Mike to be result oriented, a strategic thinker and a solid contributor. I observed Mike to have a superb level of tenacity who examines strategies and tactics at the fundamental level and will ensure that every step contributes to the long term while short term deliverables are met. I found Mike to be tremendously reliable and I heavily relied upon his insight and expertise. I would hire him back without a doubt.
Arezou Zarafshan
I had the privilege of getting to know Mike while he reported to me as a Technical Manager at ACCO Brands. I found Mike to be result oriented, a strategic thinker and a solid contributor. I observed Mike to have a superb level of tenacity who examines strategies and tactics at the fundamental level and will ensure that every step contributes to the long term while short term deliverables are met. I found Mike to be tremendously reliable and I heavily relied upon his insight and expertise. I would hire him back without a doubt.
Experience
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A-SAFE GROUP
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Director
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Morphy Richards
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Product Development and Chief Strategy Officer
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Apr 2015 - Present
• Worked closely with the CEO to define and deliver a three-year plan to generate significant business growth.• Assembled and led a cross-functional strategy team focussed on identifying new product categories and global market opportunities.
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Director Of Product Development
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2015
• Built and led a product development centre of excellence with a multi-disciplinary team of product designers, manufacturing and test engineers.• Led and inspired the team to continually deliver break-through innovative, differentiated and high-quality products, setting the business apart in a highly competitive market.• The architect of a major new initiative involving the creation of a dedicated innovation team with a start-up mentality and the execution of a crowd-funding campaign as the initial route to market.• Created and evolved an NPD process that combines sharp focus on the consumer, headspace for creativity, diligent management of risk and reduced time to market.• Responsible for introducing a multi-award-winning product range (including Red Dot and IF) that achieved global acclaim and generated new business opportunities in international territories.• Built a strong IP portfolio generating product licensing revenue in non-core markets.• Established a consistent ‘Visual Brand Language’ for the product range to support brand premiumisation.• Continual progression and promotion from Board Director to Chief Strategy Officer and on to a Divisional role overseeing Product Development across 3 different business units.• Leading a major new initiative in Internet of Things (appliance connectivity) and Voice User Interface. Show less
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Head of Design and Innovation
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
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Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances
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United Kingdom
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Divisional Director of Product Development (12 month secondment)
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
A twelve month secondment to the Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances Divisional Leadership Team, taking responsibility for all product development activities across three business units; Morphy Richards, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances and Roberts Radio. A twelve month secondment to the Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances Divisional Leadership Team, taking responsibility for all product development activities across three business units; Morphy Richards, Glen Dimplex Home Appliances and Roberts Radio.
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ACCO Brands
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Manager
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Jan 2006 - Jun 2008
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PDD
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United Kingdom
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jun 2003 - Jan 2006
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Aqualisa Products Limited
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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NPD Manager
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Oct 1998 - Jun 2003
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Bison Bede LTD
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Senior Design Engineer
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Jan 1996 - Oct 1998
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Education
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2013 - 2013
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
Innovation Management -
2002 - 2002
London Business School
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1996 - 1997
Durham University Business School
Product Champions Programme -
1994 - 1995
Teesside University
MA, Industrial Design Engineering -
1990 - 1993
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
BEng Mechanical Engineering
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