James J. Hamel
Fargo
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at SWANSON HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC., driving +10% revenue growth and managing a diverse workforce. Expertise in global finance and strategic decision-making, coupled with strong relationship-building skills, has consistently delivered sustainable profitability and cash flow improvements across multiple markets.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
SWANSON HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC
Fargo
11.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Private Equity – Swander Pace Capital
- Delivering sustainable +$10M annual Omni Commerce growth via new products and channels
- Developing a global business with +$80M of revenue from Int’l markets in 5 years
- Managing top line, profitability and cash flow for a highly leveraged business as CFO and CEO
- Improving reach to an expanded demographic through alternative media channels and outreach
- Leading a workforce of 475+ Teammates with resonating Vision, Values and Diversity principles
- Jointly driving the “return to growth” strategy with revenue up +10% in the first full fiscal year
- Refinanced debt structure with Senior and Mezz lenders to accommodate growth strategies
Chief Financial Officer
HEALTHY FOOD INGREDIENTS
Fargo
11.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Private Equity/Family Office Ingredient Business – Innovation to Table
- Led a 2 year refinancing of the company and through partnership with a new lender in first 6 months
- Demonstrated turnaround results in profit, cash, and Ops performance metrics in the first 12 months metrics in the first 12 months
Divisional CFO
ORICA
Cottonwood Heights
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: (ASX ORI) ~ $6B Commercial explosives and ground support Minova Division – ($400M)
Senior Director Finance and Risk Management COO, Divisional CFO
EBAY, INC.
Draper
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: (NASDAQ EBAY) ~ $15B Global e-commerce platform Global Customer Services (GCX) Division - ($500M)
Global VP Finance
BOART LONGYEAR
South Jordan
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: (ASX BLY) ~ $1.3B Global Drilling Services & Products manufacturing Minerals Exploration Division ($8.8B)
Global Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Controller
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Minneapolis
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: (NYSE HON) ~ $34B Global, diversified technology and manufacturing Sensing & Control Division
Vice President and Divisional CFO
NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC.
Weston
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: (NYSE NWL) ~ $7B Branded consumer products Sharpie Latin America ($150M)
Director of Finance
PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION, INC.
Coral Gables
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: (NYSE PD) ~ 10B Copper mining and manufacturing Phelps Dodge Wire & Cable Division ($1B)
Regional Finance Sr. Manager – Latin America & South Africa - $350M, Contract Manufacturing Finance Manager, Regional Plant Controller, Risk Management Financial Analyst, Internal Audit Senior
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
Miami
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: A division of DIAGEO PLC (NYSE DEO) ~ $15B Branded food and spirits
Audit & Business Advisory Senior
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
Minneapolis
01.1989 - 01.1992
Education
BS - Accounting
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota01.1989
Skills
- Global expertise, with contributions in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa
- Board, Bank and Investor level relationship building
- Commercial, marketing, and capital investment decision support
- Top-line growth, profitability, and cash flow: a balanced approach to maximizing value creation
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Languages
Spanish Proficiency
Volunteer Experience
Knights of Columbus Church, Community Volunteer
Custom
NDSU Student Mentor
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
SWANSON HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC
11.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
HEALTHY FOOD INGREDIENTS
11.2017 - Current
Divisional CFO
ORICA
09.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Director Finance and Risk Management COO, Divisional CFO
EBAY, INC.
09.2010 - 06.2015
Global VP Finance
BOART LONGYEAR
02.2008 - 09.2010
Global Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Controller
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
09.2005 - 10.2007
Vice President and Divisional CFO
NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC.
01.2001 - 01.2005
Director of Finance
PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION, INC.
01.2000 - 01.2001
Regional Finance Sr. Manager – Latin America & South Africa - $350M, Contract Manufacturing Finance Manager, Regional Plant Controller, Risk Management Financial Analyst, Internal Audit Senior
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
01.1992 - 01.2000
Audit & Business Advisory Senior
ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.
01.1989 - 01.1992
BS - Accounting
North Dakota State University
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