James W. Watkins
Profile
In addition to his role at Graham Partners, Mr. Watkins also serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Corq, Inc. He most recently served as President for the Americas division of Beringer Blass Wine Estates, which was acquired by Foster's Group.
Prior to his role at Beringer, Mr. Watkins held various executive-level positions at Burger King Corporation, Colgate Palmolive Company, and Dr. Pepper and Seven-Up Companies.
Mr. Watkins received his B.S.
in Business and Accounting from the University of Colorado.
Former positions of James W. Watkins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Graham Partners, Inc.
 Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2009 |
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
 Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. manufactures beverage based drink syrups. It has a spiced-cherry flavor and therefore does not qualify for full-fledged cola status. The firm mixes up beverage brands including its namesake brands and their diet companions, plus A&W and I.B.C., root beers, Canada Dry, Deja Blue, Raging Cow, Red Fusion, Sunkist, Schweppes, Squirt, Welch's & dnL, a caffeinated, colored version of 7 UP. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Plano, TX | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Beringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd. | President | - |
Training of James W. Watkins
| The University of Colorado | Undergraduate Degree |
Experiences
Positions held
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Graham Partners, Inc.
Graham Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
| Beringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd. | |
Burger King Corp.
Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Consumer Services |
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. manufactures beverage based drink syrups. It has a spiced-cherry flavor and therefore does not qualify for full-fledged cola status. The firm mixes up beverage brands including its namesake brands and their diet companions, plus A&W and I.B.C., root beers, Canada Dry, Deja Blue, Raging Cow, Red Fusion, Sunkist, Schweppes, Squirt, Welch's & dnL, a caffeinated, colored version of 7 UP. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Plano, TX | Consumer Non-Durables |
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