Network Services Company announced and welcomed James Timberlake to the NETWORK executive leadership team. In his role as Chief Supplier Development Officer, James will be responsible for enhancing value for our members, optimizing our supplier portfolio and articulating the return on our supplier communities' investment in NETWORK.
He joins NETWORK from Procter & Gamble where he spent 30 years most recently leading distribution strategy for P&G Professional. He is also affiliated with valued industry associations ISSA, SSWA, BSCAI and IEHA.
"James' experience in corporate strategy, talent development, relationship building and complex problem solving are an exceptional fit for our company's plans for aggressive profitable growth strategy," said Alan Tomblin, CEO. "We are excited to bring such a wealth of experience and talent to our organization."
James replaces outgoing Chief Commercial Operations Officer, Keith Marcoe who is retiring at the end of the year. "For over 12 years, Keith has made a significant impact leading NETWORK's Supplier Relations and NP&PC teams where both groups achieved year over year record performance," said Mr. Tomblin. "We wish him the very best in the future as he begins his well-deserved retirement.