Jim Warner
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Steffen Seehausen
I had the pleasure of working together with Jim Warner for seven years, the last two years as Jim’s line manager. Jim was first the Corporate General Counsel of Anchor Glass, a company that Ardagh acquired. In this function Jim had responsibility also for the corporate EHS organization and the due diligence process. After the acquisition and integration of Verallia, Jim headed up the North American (NA) Risk organization first for Glass and later for all NA operations including Glass, Beverage Cans and Food & Specialties Cans. Jim led an integrated approach in Risk Management across Ardagh NA’s Business Units. He successfully implemented Risk Management processes and practices and strongly engaged with all levels of the organization to seek alignment and calibration of Risk Management elements in particular regarding Business Continuity and Crisis Management. A good example is the effective preparation of the NA Business Units for various natural catastrophes (from tornados to hurricanes to wildfires) by implementation of business impact assessments, vulnerability tables and a business continuity management system. Jim set up and chaired a NA Risk Committee with respective CEO, COO, CFO representation to oversee and review Key Risk Indicators, action plan progress and insurance-related matters. He has not only been part of the NA management team, but also a highly respected member of global enterprise level committees (e.g. the Cross-functional Insurance Risk Management Committee). Within Jim’s department, which covered in addition to general Risk Management also EHS, governmental affairs and insurance management, he has been able to create and maintain a very positive team-focused atmosphere that resulted in highly motivated staff and excellent performance. Over the period of seven years I experienced Jim Warner as a great person to work with as an individual, as a Risk Management executive and as leader with the skills to motivate people. Jim’s management and leadership skills draw from his wide range of professional experiences in combination with his personal strengths particularly the ability to build strong networks inside and outside the organization, to analyze complex situations, to abstract problems and to moderate specialists in complex root cause assessments and determination of action plans.
Mick Leahy
Jim’s biggest accomplishment was rebuilding the Risk team to align with and support our operations. Jim changed the approach of the Health & Safety and Environmental teams to become partners to our Operations team. Our plants trusted his team and as a result they reached out to his team for advice, support and assistance. Jim thinks differently and offers relevant alternatives to difficult compliance challenges. He is a courageous decision-maker. He is confident in voicing different viewpoints and challenging norms but is also seen as a team player and valuable contributor to our business. He was viewed as a calming influence as he helped to facilitate difficult decisions. Jim exhibits high integrity, loyalty and is passionate in his support our business. He shows leadership through action and not just words.
Steffen Seehausen
I had the pleasure of working together with Jim Warner for seven years, the last two years as Jim’s line manager. Jim was first the Corporate General Counsel of Anchor Glass, a company that Ardagh acquired. In this function Jim had responsibility also for the corporate EHS organization and the due diligence process. After the acquisition and integration of Verallia, Jim headed up the North American (NA) Risk organization first for Glass and later for all NA operations including Glass, Beverage Cans and Food & Specialties Cans. Jim led an integrated approach in Risk Management across Ardagh NA’s Business Units. He successfully implemented Risk Management processes and practices and strongly engaged with all levels of the organization to seek alignment and calibration of Risk Management elements in particular regarding Business Continuity and Crisis Management. A good example is the effective preparation of the NA Business Units for various natural catastrophes (from tornados to hurricanes to wildfires) by implementation of business impact assessments, vulnerability tables and a business continuity management system. Jim set up and chaired a NA Risk Committee with respective CEO, COO, CFO representation to oversee and review Key Risk Indicators, action plan progress and insurance-related matters. He has not only been part of the NA management team, but also a highly respected member of global enterprise level committees (e.g. the Cross-functional Insurance Risk Management Committee). Within Jim’s department, which covered in addition to general Risk Management also EHS, governmental affairs and insurance management, he has been able to create and maintain a very positive team-focused atmosphere that resulted in highly motivated staff and excellent performance. Over the period of seven years I experienced Jim Warner as a great person to work with as an individual, as a Risk Management executive and as leader with the skills to motivate people. Jim’s management and leadership skills draw from his wide range of professional experiences in combination with his personal strengths particularly the ability to build strong networks inside and outside the organization, to analyze complex situations, to abstract problems and to moderate specialists in complex root cause assessments and determination of action plans.
Mick Leahy
Jim’s biggest accomplishment was rebuilding the Risk team to align with and support our operations. Jim changed the approach of the Health & Safety and Environmental teams to become partners to our Operations team. Our plants trusted his team and as a result they reached out to his team for advice, support and assistance. Jim thinks differently and offers relevant alternatives to difficult compliance challenges. He is a courageous decision-maker. He is confident in voicing different viewpoints and challenging norms but is also seen as a team player and valuable contributor to our business. He was viewed as a calming influence as he helped to facilitate difficult decisions. Jim exhibits high integrity, loyalty and is passionate in his support our business. He shows leadership through action and not just words.
Steffen Seehausen
I had the pleasure of working together with Jim Warner for seven years, the last two years as Jim’s line manager. Jim was first the Corporate General Counsel of Anchor Glass, a company that Ardagh acquired. In this function Jim had responsibility also for the corporate EHS organization and the due diligence process. After the acquisition and integration of Verallia, Jim headed up the North American (NA) Risk organization first for Glass and later for all NA operations including Glass, Beverage Cans and Food & Specialties Cans. Jim led an integrated approach in Risk Management across Ardagh NA’s Business Units. He successfully implemented Risk Management processes and practices and strongly engaged with all levels of the organization to seek alignment and calibration of Risk Management elements in particular regarding Business Continuity and Crisis Management. A good example is the effective preparation of the NA Business Units for various natural catastrophes (from tornados to hurricanes to wildfires) by implementation of business impact assessments, vulnerability tables and a business continuity management system. Jim set up and chaired a NA Risk Committee with respective CEO, COO, CFO representation to oversee and review Key Risk Indicators, action plan progress and insurance-related matters. He has not only been part of the NA management team, but also a highly respected member of global enterprise level committees (e.g. the Cross-functional Insurance Risk Management Committee). Within Jim’s department, which covered in addition to general Risk Management also EHS, governmental affairs and insurance management, he has been able to create and maintain a very positive team-focused atmosphere that resulted in highly motivated staff and excellent performance. Over the period of seven years I experienced Jim Warner as a great person to work with as an individual, as a Risk Management executive and as leader with the skills to motivate people. Jim’s management and leadership skills draw from his wide range of professional experiences in combination with his personal strengths particularly the ability to build strong networks inside and outside the organization, to analyze complex situations, to abstract problems and to moderate specialists in complex root cause assessments and determination of action plans.
Mick Leahy
Jim’s biggest accomplishment was rebuilding the Risk team to align with and support our operations. Jim changed the approach of the Health & Safety and Environmental teams to become partners to our Operations team. Our plants trusted his team and as a result they reached out to his team for advice, support and assistance. Jim thinks differently and offers relevant alternatives to difficult compliance challenges. He is a courageous decision-maker. He is confident in voicing different viewpoints and challenging norms but is also seen as a team player and valuable contributor to our business. He was viewed as a calming influence as he helped to facilitate difficult decisions. Jim exhibits high integrity, loyalty and is passionate in his support our business. He shows leadership through action and not just words.
Steffen Seehausen
I had the pleasure of working together with Jim Warner for seven years, the last two years as Jim’s line manager. Jim was first the Corporate General Counsel of Anchor Glass, a company that Ardagh acquired. In this function Jim had responsibility also for the corporate EHS organization and the due diligence process. After the acquisition and integration of Verallia, Jim headed up the North American (NA) Risk organization first for Glass and later for all NA operations including Glass, Beverage Cans and Food & Specialties Cans. Jim led an integrated approach in Risk Management across Ardagh NA’s Business Units. He successfully implemented Risk Management processes and practices and strongly engaged with all levels of the organization to seek alignment and calibration of Risk Management elements in particular regarding Business Continuity and Crisis Management. A good example is the effective preparation of the NA Business Units for various natural catastrophes (from tornados to hurricanes to wildfires) by implementation of business impact assessments, vulnerability tables and a business continuity management system. Jim set up and chaired a NA Risk Committee with respective CEO, COO, CFO representation to oversee and review Key Risk Indicators, action plan progress and insurance-related matters. He has not only been part of the NA management team, but also a highly respected member of global enterprise level committees (e.g. the Cross-functional Insurance Risk Management Committee). Within Jim’s department, which covered in addition to general Risk Management also EHS, governmental affairs and insurance management, he has been able to create and maintain a very positive team-focused atmosphere that resulted in highly motivated staff and excellent performance. Over the period of seven years I experienced Jim Warner as a great person to work with as an individual, as a Risk Management executive and as leader with the skills to motivate people. Jim’s management and leadership skills draw from his wide range of professional experiences in combination with his personal strengths particularly the ability to build strong networks inside and outside the organization, to analyze complex situations, to abstract problems and to moderate specialists in complex root cause assessments and determination of action plans.
Mick Leahy
Jim’s biggest accomplishment was rebuilding the Risk team to align with and support our operations. Jim changed the approach of the Health & Safety and Environmental teams to become partners to our Operations team. Our plants trusted his team and as a result they reached out to his team for advice, support and assistance. Jim thinks differently and offers relevant alternatives to difficult compliance challenges. He is a courageous decision-maker. He is confident in voicing different viewpoints and challenging norms but is also seen as a team player and valuable contributor to our business. He was viewed as a calming influence as he helped to facilitate difficult decisions. Jim exhibits high integrity, loyalty and is passionate in his support our business. He shows leadership through action and not just words.
Experience
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Elevated Facility Services
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United States
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Counsel
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Mar 2020 - Present
Elevated Facility Services (EFS) is the largest independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services operating across 45 markets in 20 states by serving the owners and managers of airports, universities, hospitals, and premier properties. EFS is comprised of three leading brands: Oracle Elevator, Premier Elevator, and EMR Elevator. EFS’s world-class corporate infrastructure combined with its state-of-the-art OTEC technician training and support facility in Dallas TX, provide a compelling reason for building owners and facility managers to partner with EFS. Show less
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Container Recycling Institute
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2019
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SVP Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2019
• Established the role of Risk Management in North America - Integrated Health & Safety, Workers Compensation (Finance), Environmental Compliance, Loss Prevention, and Government Affairs for glass, beverage and food can manufacturing into one team. Lowered Lost Time Accidents by 41%. • Led NA team driving Property/Business Interruption and Casualty renewals resulting in 15% decrease in program costs - $2M savings. Re-organized Workers Compensation program and drove proactive claims handling that delivered $2M in savings. • Created Severity Index leading to reduction of costs and severity of Health & Safety incidents; implemented Business Continuity Management plan across all segments.• Developed integrated claims management system for all Property, Casualty and Financial losses. Show less
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General Counsel - Ardagh Glass Inc.
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Jun 2010 - Apr 2014
• Oversaw all legal and regulatory affairs of Ardagh Glass and predecessor company, Anchor Glass, (2010 - 2012) including customer and vendor contracts, corporate financing, mergers and acquisition, litigation, employment, regulatory (environmental and OSHA) and Board Advisory. • Led all M & A transactions (acquisition by Ardagh Group in 2012 and divestment of Anchor Glass business to KPS Capital Partners in April 2014).• Member of Government Affairs Committee of Glass Packaging Institute. Show less
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Ardagh Group
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Luxembourg
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Member
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2019
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Super Service, LLC
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Board Member
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Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
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HSN
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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EVP General Counsel
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2007 - 2009
• Led HSN legal, regulatory affairs and compliance functions through spin-off to public company. • Re-aligned Legal team to provide more effective risk management across group companies. • Led HSN legal, regulatory affairs and compliance functions through spin-off to public company. • Re-aligned Legal team to provide more effective risk management across group companies.
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Ticketmaster
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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SVP Senior European Counsel
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2001 - 2007
• Built legal team and led expansion into 8 European territories in 4 years - integrated legal, compliance and government affairs programs for EU businesses. • Negotiated deals with major venues and promotors, including Athens Olympics 2004, English Football Association, Nederlander Theatres, Live Nation. • Built legal team and led expansion into 8 European territories in 4 years - integrated legal, compliance and government affairs programs for EU businesses. • Negotiated deals with major venues and promotors, including Athens Olympics 2004, English Football Association, Nederlander Theatres, Live Nation.
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DMA Legal (merged with Howard Kennedy Solicitors)
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Marlow, United Kingdom
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Partner
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1997 - 2000
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Hemenway & Barnes
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate
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1993 - 1997
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Whitfield School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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1986 - 1989
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Education
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1990 - 1992
Boston College Law School
JD, Law -
1982 - 1986
Harvard University
BA, American History and Literature -
1976 - 1982
St. Sebastian's
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Boston College Law School
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Harvard University
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Harvard University
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Harvard University
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