James Ludden

James Ludden is an experienced maritime professional with a diverse background in fleet operations and management. Currently serving as the Fleet Operations Director at Dean & Waters Ltd since March 2023, Ludden previously held positions as Fleet Operations Manager at Ocean Independence, Operations Director at 3 Yacht Management, and Account Manager at Maritime Training Academy. With a foundation in maritime roles starting as Chief Officer at Super Yachts Worldwide, Ludden has demonstrated expertise in yacht maintenance, emergency response, client representation, financial supervision, and project management. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Spanish from the University of Hull.