James Mayer

James Mayer possesses extensive leadership experience in the food and nutrition industry, currently serving as President for the UK & Ireland at Danone since May 2006. Mayer has held various significant positions within Danone, including Regional President for Europe & North America Specialised Nutrition and Regional President for Americas/Russia, focusing on business integration and sustainability. Prior roles include UK Managing Director for Early Life Nutrition, where building strong brands was a priority, and VP Global Sales, leading commercial development initiatives. Mayer's earlier experience includes key positions at United Biscuits, Danone Biscuits, Mars, and ExxonMobil, complemented by a BA Hons in Business Studies and a CIM Diploma in Marketing from Sheffield Hallam University.