Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 40/100
6 mention(s) identify JAMES R. CHAMBERS as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG LOTS INC | 2012-04-10 | Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. Mr. Chambers previously served as a director of B&G Foods (food manufacturer) for seven years where he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee and served on the Compensation Committee. Mr. Chambers’ extensive cross-functional packaged goods industry experience and 15 year track record in general management make him an excellent candidate to serve on the Board. | Has a 15-year track record in general management including CEO roles at online branding and online grocery companies, and leadership roles involving information technology; early career included leadership roles in information technology at Nabisco. |
| BIG LOTS INC | 2014-04-15 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), as the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and as the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. | Has experience as CEO of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business) and Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), indicating software-related technical skills. |
| BIG LOTS INC | 2016-04-12 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Cadbury Americas (confectionery manufacturer), and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Remy Amerique, Inc. (spirits manufacturer). Prior to his employment with Remy Amerique, Inc., Mr. Chambers served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). | Has experience as CEO of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), indicating software-related technical skills. |
| BIG LOTS INC | 2017-04-11 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Cadbury Americas (confectionery manufacturer), and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Remy Amerique, Inc. (spirits manufacturer). Prior to his employment with Remy Amerique, Inc., Mr. Chambers served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). | Mr. Chambers has experience as CEO of Paxonix, Inc., an online branding and packaging process solutions business, and CEO of Netgrocer.com, an online grocery retailer, indicating software-related skills. |
| BIG LOTS INC | 2018-04-20 | Mr. Chambers previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). | Has experience as CEO of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), indicating software-related technical skills. |
| BIG LOTS INC | 2019-04-16 | Mr. Chambers previously served as President and CEO of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco ... culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. | Mr. Chambers served as CEO of Paxonix, Inc., an online branding and packaging process solutions business, and CEO of Netgrocer.com, an online grocery retailer, and held leadership roles in information technology at Nabisco, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2012-04-10 | Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. Mr. Chambers previously served as a director of B&G Foods (food manufacturer) for seven years where he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee and served on the Compensation Committee. Mr. Chambers’ extensive cross-functional packaged goods industry experience and 15 year track record in general management make him an excellent candidate to serve on the Board. |
| 2013-04-16 | Mr. Chambers also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), as the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and as the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2014-04-15 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), as the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and as the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2015-04-14 | James R. Chambers is the President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Weight Watchers International, Inc.... Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco... where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2016-04-12 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Cadbury Americas (confectionery manufacturer), and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Remy Amerique, Inc. (spirits manufacturer). Prior to his employment with Remy Amerique, Inc., Mr. Chambers served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). |
| 2017-04-11 | Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Cadbury Americas (confectionery manufacturer), and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Remy Amerique, Inc. (spirits manufacturer). Prior to his employment with Remy Amerique, Inc., Mr. Chambers served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). |
| 2018-04-20 | Mr. Chambers previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). |
| 2019-04-16 | Mr. Chambers previously served as President and CEO of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer), and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco ... culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2020-05-01 | Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2021-04-13 | Mr. Chambers previously served as President of the US Snacks and Confectionery business unit and General Manager of the Immediate Consumption Channel of Kraft Foods Inc. until 2011. Mr. Chambers also served as President and CEO of Cadbury Americas until 2010 and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Remy Amerique, Inc. Prior to his employment with Remy Amerique, Inc., Mr. Chambers served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco, where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2022-04-13 | Mr. Chambers previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). Mr. Chambers spent the first 17 years of his career at Nabisco (food manufacturer), where he held leadership roles in sales, distribution, marketing and information technology, culminating in the role of President, Refrigerated Foods. |
| 2023-04-12 | Mr. Chambers previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). |
| 2024-04-19 | Mr. Chambers previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Paxonix, Inc. (online branding and packaging process solutions business), the Chief Executive Officer of Netgrocer.com (online grocery retailer) and the Group President of Information Resources, Inc. (global market research provider). |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2015-04-21 | Mr. Chambers received a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania. |
| 2016-04-06 | Mr. Chambers has served as a director and our President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2013. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01