More and more employers are seeking candidates who possess leadership skills. But that can be a nebulous term.  All year during the Young Professionals of Union County Luncheons, we are focusing on helping you strengthen the skills that employers are looking for.

We’ll start the year hearing from Phil Jones, President of Darnel, Inc. Phil has a passion for developing young leaders, and will share the top skills he looks for when hiring and promoting employees.

He will also share strategies on how you can develop those skills.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from this experienced leader, and ask your questions about how to grow your leadership skills.


Phil Jones:  President, Darnel, Inc, North America is an industry Leader with a reputation for consistently delivering outstanding results across multiple categories, trade channels and international markets with a “whatever it takes” attitude that inspires people to achieve more than they expected of themselves. 

Previously the CCO (Chief Commercial Officer) at CSM Bakery, one of the largest US based bakeries, President of HJ Heinz UK and 18 years at Coca Cola.

He is married with 3 adult children