Joel Palmer Senior Project Manager
Joel brings over 25 years of professional business experience as an accomplished leader in Project Management, Operations Management, and Supply Chain Management. His experience spans Food, Retail, Wholesale, and Distribution industries, working for companies like Heinz, Gap, Luxottica, and Estée Lauder.
He has led multi-million dollar projects across multiple geographic regions and functions, from implementing new transportation management systems to new distribution center and operational start-ups. His recent work includes leading global new product launches and managing reformulation projects with R&D teams across international markets.
Education
- BS Business Administration from Miami University of Ohio
- MBA from Xavier University
Certifications
- PMP
- Scrum Master
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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publications
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Why Most Projects Fail (And 6 Processes to Prevent It)
New Oaks Consulting Introduction If you’re an executive responsible for delivering strategic initiatives, you’re all too familiar with the frustration. Despite having talented teams, adequate budgets, and what seemed like solid planning, projects still derail. The deadlines slip. The budgets balloon. And you’re left explaining to stakeholders why the transformation is “still in progress.” You’re
November 14, 2025Read More -
Why 70% of Strategic Initiatives Fail (And How Smart Leaders Fix It)
New Oaks Consulting Introduction You approved the budget. You assigned your best people. You set clear deadlines. So, why is your critical project missing deadlines and exceeding its budget? If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows that 50 to 70% of change initiatives fail to deliver their intended business outcomes. The culprit?
November 7, 2025Read More