James Pedder

James Pedder is an experienced executive with a robust background in strategy and innovation within the manufacturing and brewing sectors. Currently, James serves as the Division President and Head of Strategy at GKN Powder Metallurgy. Prior positions include Chief Strategy Officer at both Dowlais Group plc and GKN Automotive, and a managerial role at Bain & Company. Earlier in James's career, significant contributions were made at Anheuser-Busch InBev in various technical and operational capacities. James holds an MBA from Imperial College Business School and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London, complemented by a Diploma in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling.