Illya Thomas
Vice President Research & Development @ The J.M. Smucker Co. | Leading Innovation Strategies
- Role
- Vice President Research & Development at The J.M. Smucker Co.
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Illya Thomas
Transformational R&D executive advancing innovation from discovery to commercialization, delivering breakthrough products, portfolio revitalization, and sustainable growth across food, baby/family and home care categories.Currently Head of R&D and Vice President of Research & Development, Pet Food and Treats at The J.M. Smucker Co, Specializes in R&D innovation strategy, enhancing individual and organizational development, and delivering meaningful business outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in cross-functional leadership, and commercializing technologies to address existing and emerging consumer needs, by aligning technical capabilities with strategic objectives.
Experience
Vice President Research & Development
Jun 2022 — Present
Responsible for leading multidisciplinary and experienced team with responsibilities for delivering the Pet business strategy, providing scientific and technical guidance, stewarding the R&D strategy, and delivering continuous improvement across all aspects of research and development.Illya will also leverage demonstrated strengths in delivering innovation and people strategies with strong business partnerships, developing high-capacity leaders and enhancing organizational health to deliver meaningful business results.
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry, Faith, Work, Economics and Vocation
2021 — 2024
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Masters of Divinity, Theology/Theological Studies
2000 — 2014
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
1988 — 1992
Skills
- Strategy
- Management
- Segmentation
- R
- Marketing Research
- Customer Insight
- Marketing Management
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Strategy
- Fmcg
- Product Development
- Product Innovation
- Competitive Analysis
- R&D
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Consumer Products
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain
- Product Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Retail
- Strategic Thinking
- Brand Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
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