Jim Pisani

Jim Pisani is the Segment CEO, Outdoor & Recreation at Newell Brands. He has over 25 years of experience leading major consumer brands.

Prior to joining Newell, Jim served as Global Brand President of Timberland® and on the executive leadership team at VF Corporation, where he was responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the Timberland brand worldwide, working in close partnership with international leaders across the EMEA, APAC and Americas regions. Jim was instrumental in elevating a purpose-led, performance-driven culture at the brand, resulting in a diverse, inclusive, high performing team.

Prior to Timberland, Jim served as president of VF Corporation’s Licensed Sports Group for eight years, managing apparel and fanwear agreements with organizations including Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League, National Basketball Association, and major colleges and universities. Jim has also spent time at a number of other prestigious companies, including Kraft Foods, and PepsiCo. where he was Vice President of Business Development.

Jim serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and the University of South Florida Sports and Entertainment MBA Board. He also is a member of All Children’s Hospital Development Council.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Lewis University.