Jim Barkat

Jim Barkat has a diverse work experience in marketing and leadership roles. Jim has worked as the Vice President of Global Strategic Marketing at Dentsply Sirona, where they developed strategic brand plans and an innovation pipeline for a $1.5 billion segment. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Growth Officer at Abacus Health Products, where they led the marketing department in developing brand strategy and implementing go-to-market programs. Jim also has experience at Sanofi, where they held various roles including US Marketing Head, Senior Marketing Director, and Marketing Director. During their time at Sanofi, they managed a portfolio of brands, led digital marketing pilots, initiated inter-agency team collaboration, and delivered double-digit growth in the oral care category. Jim has also worked as the Marketing Director at Pinnacle Foods, where they turned around iconic brands and supported an equity transition.

Jim Barkat has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jim also obtained a certification in Brand and Marketing Integration from LinkedIn in 2019.