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James Voytko

@jamesvoytko

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Global Pricing Expert and Product Management Leader driving business improvement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, values collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned team leader with extensive experience in product management, artificial intelligence, and quantitative research. My background in retail and institutional investment finance allows me to enhance business metrics and simplify complex problems. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration, leveraging strong stakeholder management skills to create an inclusive culture and inspire action through compelling communication.

At NIKE, I have successfully driven strategy and vision for product management, leading teams that have improved revenue and efficiency significantly. My track record includes deploying innovative price optimization tools and managing product roadmaps that ensure high user adoption. I am passionate about developing professionals and growing careers, and I believe in the power of data to inform decision-making and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Product Management Director

NIKE

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Drove strategy and vision for products within the Planning organization portfolio, building capabilities for strategic, marketplace, and consumer goals. Led a team of product managers and cross-functional partners, including technical product management, engineering, design, and data science teams. Owned and managed the product roadmap and end-to-end product lifecycle, defining scope, prioritizati

Product Management Data Analytics Project Management Data Visualization Confluence OKRs

Pricing Director

NIKE

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Created and managed a global team of 7, based across Asia and Latin America, responsible for local currency retail and wholesale decisions. Designed processes, tools, and a sustainable operational approach after a company-wide strategic shift and reorganization. Implemented a framework for analyzing price levels across markets, identifying opportunities to increase pricing and profitability.

Pricing Strategy Team Leadership Process Design Market Analysis Training Executive Communication

Emerging Markets Pricing Director

NIKE

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 (2 years)

Led strategy and process development for 15 countries, designing roles and responsibilities for retail and wholesale decisions after a restructure. Influenced product development teams to adapt for emerging markets businesses and consumers. Installed a new strategy focused on alignment with global price architecture, improving adherence to product intended positioning strategy.

Process Development Global Price Architecture Data Visualization Tableau Business Alignment Business Development

Global Pricing Lead

NIKE

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Managed analytical and strategic projects covering all business units and categories. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights, recommendations, and forecasted financial impact. Led multiple quantitative willingness-to-pay analyses across footwear and apparel, generating significant forecasted revenue.

Project Management Financial Forecasting Quantitative Analysis Willingness To Pay

Co-Founder, CFO / COO

KARMAGOAT

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Launched a for-profit social start-up focused on transforming surplus electronics into money for charity. Managed logistics of collecting, processing, and monetizing electronic donations from individuals and companies. Conducted extensive business development, securing and managing partnerships with major corporations.

Start Up Management Logistics Business Development Partnership Management Financial Management Operations Fundraising Charity

Research Associate

CLIFFWATER LLC

Jan 2010 - Jan 2010 (0 months)

Researched and drafted a white paper on strategies for managing tail-risk within institutional investment portfolios. Created a financial model, analyzing time-series data of derivatives prices. Assessed client ability to run tail-risk hedging programs in-house.

Tail Risk Management Financial Modeling Time Series Risk Management

Investment Associate

R.V. Kuhns & Associates, Inc.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)

Provided analytical project support at an institutional investment consulting firm for clients and consultant staff. Developed and presented actionable investment recommendations to a wide variety of portfolios. Performed asset allocation studies, portfolio structure optimizations, and manager performance evaluations.

Investment Recommendations Asset Allocation Portfolio Management Performance Management Client Management

Senior Investment Analyst / Team Leader

R.V. Kuhns & Associates, Inc.

Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)

Measured financial performance of clients' investment portfolios. Interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored entry-level performance analysts. Participated in hiring 11 new investment analysts.

Team Leadership Mentoring Training Hiring Performance Analysis Data Analysis Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Master of Business Administration, Investment Management

Grade: Honors

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Investment Management. Achieved academic honors, demonstrating strong analytical and strategic capabilities in finance.

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Grade: Honors

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors, specializing in Economics. Developed a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical methodologies.