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MICHAEL WEBB

Concord,NC

Summary

Accomplished executive with 40 years of experience leading end-to-end product lifecycles and multi-departmental teams across consumer goods, retail, and motorsports. In recent years, has integrated AI into product strategy and marketing content operations to enhance research, decision-making, and execution speed. Expert at translating early-stage concepts into profitable, market-ready products by aligning strategy, design, engineering, marketing, and supply chain. Proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Recognized for building award-winning creative operations and for bridging vision and execution across domestic and international markets.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Product & Project Management Advisor

Independent Consultant
Concord, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Guided teams in project planning, market research, and commercialization strategies
  • Led NPD road-mapping and feasibility analyses to align product launches with consumer trends
  • Designed project plans, schedules, and risk assessments to ensure timely delivery
  • Advised on vendor coordination, prototyping, and enhancing cross-team workflows
  • Applied AI-driven synthesis for product discovery, competitive evaluation, and strategic prioritization

Established scalable marketing content to enhance messaging consistency and execution speed

Vice President, Product Creative Services & Marketing

Great Star Industrial
Huntersville, NC
05.2014 - 03.2025
  • Directed integrated product development, project execution, and marketing operations for global retail partners including Lowe’s and Home Depot
  • Oversaw multi-phase projects from concept through launch, managing timelines, scope, and resources across global teams
  • Introduced 100+ SKUs across multiple tool and storage categories through disciplined Stage-Gate development
  • Unified Engineering, R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to reduce cycle time and elevate product quality
  • Streamlined processes that improved production efficiency and accelerated go-to-market velocity
  • Strengthened partnerships with manufacturing teams in China, Vietnam, and India; contributed to revenue growth of $175M+ annually
  • Built and led an award-winning creative department recognized with six Telly Awards for innovation in product storytelling

Director, New Product Development & Creative Services

Global Hardlines
Huntersville, NC
03.2010 - 05.2014
  • Managed all facets of R&D, engineering collaboration, and product launches for a multi-brand portfolio
  • Delivered 25+ new products through full lifecycle management, balancing quality, budget, and timing
  • Developed KPI systems to monitor performance and cost control, optimizing unit economics by 25–30%
  • Instituted structured innovation processes that cut R&D costs from 4.5% to 3.0% of revenue
  • Coordinated cross-border teams of engineers and designers, ensuring consistent communication and milestone alignment
  • Guided creative and marketing deliverables for GTM campaigns that positioned the company for successful acquisition

Founder & Creative Director

Webb Creative Group
Charlotte, NC
01.2000 - 03.2010
  • Established and scaled a full-service creative agency supporting NASCAR teams and sponsors
  • Led multi-project schedules, budgets, and client communications for 45 active accounts
  • Managed end-to-end design and production for high-visibility campaigns, securing $22M+ in sponsorships
  • Innovated safety solutions with race teams and the U.S. Military—early proof of cross-industry project management acumen

Director, Creative Services

Spectator Sports Services
Charlotte, NC
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw project teams delivering branded merchandise and marketing for NCAA, ACC, SEC, and NASCAR clients
  • Directed production pipelines and managed stakeholder approvals for multi-event product lines
  • Enhanced workflow systems improving delivery consistency across dozens of annual events

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) Training -

Project Management Institute

Business Analyst Certification -

Boston College

Mechanical Drafting Technology -

Rowan Technical College

Skills

  • Project lifecycle management
  • Innovative thinking
  • Relationship management
  • Marketing Content Operations
  • Agile and Stage-Gate practices
  • New product development
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Vendor and supply chain management
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Brand strategy
  • Stakeholder communication
  • AI Product Strategy (research, synthesis, decision support)

Timeline

Product & Project Management Advisor

Independent Consultant
01.2023 - Current

Vice President, Product Creative Services & Marketing

Great Star Industrial
05.2014 - 03.2025

Director, New Product Development & Creative Services

Global Hardlines
03.2010 - 05.2014

Founder & Creative Director

Webb Creative Group
01.2000 - 03.2010

Director, Creative Services

Spectator Sports Services
01.1990 - 01.2000

Project Management Professional (PMP) Training -

Project Management Institute

Business Analyst Certification -

Boston College

Mechanical Drafting Technology -

Rowan Technical College
MICHAEL WEBB