Leadership Team

Jan Valentic

Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Growth Platforms

Jan was named to this position in May 2008, responsible for launching cross-portfolio and transformational growth platforms for the Company. This includes alternative and natural lawn, garden and home protection products and expanding into new channels.

She joined ScottsMiracle-Gro in March 2007 as senior vice president, North America Marketing Services, and retains those responsibilities as well, which include consumer insights and metrics, media, interactive and relationship marketing, retail promotions, sponsorships, the consumer contact center and creative design and packaging.

Prior to ScottsMiracle-Gro, Jan was executive vice president and global lead for Team Microsoft with Young & Rubicam Brands in Seattle, Wash. She was also vice president of Global Marketing for Ford Motor Company.

Jan earned both her bachelor's and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.