Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Executive Director, IT at Pactiv Corporation
- Past
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- Director IT at Culligan International
- Associate Director at Searle
- Director, MIS at Adams Elevator Equipment Co.
- Manager, Product Development at TenMan Systems, Inc.
- Education
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- DePaul University
- University of Notre Dame
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James MacLennan’s Summary
Seasoned IT leader with a broad background in strategic visioning, tactical & operational planning and management, and effective & relevant system/process design. Focused on delivering timely, measurable, and sustainable results that support business objectives. Recognized for creative, high impact performance with consistent delivery of strong results through formal and advisory leadership.
James MacLennan’s Experience
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Executive Director, IT
Pactiv Corporation
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; PTV; Food Production industry)
August 2005 — Present (3 years 4 months)
Lead IT responsibility for the Food Service business unit ($2B), plus "horizontal" ownership of SAP, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, and R&D / Engineering systems. Also responsible for international IT groups.
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Director IT
Culligan International
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
December 2000 — July 2005 (4 years 8 months)
Lead IT role, focused on North American systems (international oversight); annual North American IT budget of $5M; responsible for 30+ member International IT team, including internal / external resources.
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Associate Director
Searle
(Public Company; PFE; Pharmaceuticals industry)
1996 — 2000 (4 years)
Strategy Development (1999-2000)
IT Relationship Manager (1996-1999) -
Director, MIS
Adams Elevator Equipment Co.
(Privately Held; Machinery industry)
1993 — 1996 (3 years)
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Manager, Product Development
TenMan Systems, Inc.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
1985 — 1993 (8 years)
James MacLennan’s Education
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DePaul University
MBA, Marketing, 1988 — 1992
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University of Notre Dame
BS, Electrical Engineering, September 1981 — May 1985
