Jim Athanasiou

Galvanizer
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Senior Category Manager Lab Equipment and Services at Lam Research

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Jim Athanasiou is a global finance and supply chain leader with extensive experience at Intel and currently at Lam Research. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, he excels in building resilient supply chains for high-tech components like ASICs and optics. Colleagues describe him as an authentic, passionate, and energetic leader.

His career is marked by a significant and successful transition from a Director of Finance, managing an $18B P&L, to a Director of Global Supply Chain Management within Intel.

Personality Overview

Persuader

Self-Assured

Socially Adept

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They like to keep things under control. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Resilient Supply Chains
His focus is on building robust supply chains by diversifying suppliers, mitigating risk, and ensuring supply assurance for complex electronic components.
High-Tech Procurement
He has deep expertise in managing the end-to-end strategy for critical components including ASICs, optical components, and power solutions.
Strategic Leadership
Recommendations highlight his ability to develop high-performing global teams and unite cross-functional groups around strategies that deliver measurable impact.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Senior Category Manager Lab Equipment and Services at Lam Research
10-2017 - 8-2025
Director, Global Supply Chain Management at Intel Corporation
1-2016 - 12-2017
Director, Finance | Data Center Central at Intel Corporation
2015 - 2016
Director, Finance | Wireless Products Group at Intel Corporation
2014 - 2015
Director, FP&A | Mobile Product Group at Intel Corporation

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science from University of California, Davis

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Jim

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