Alasdair James

Alasdair James is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the retail and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer at Swiftly since April 2024 and a Senior Advisor at Growzz since July 2023, Alasdair previously held significant leadership roles including Non-Executive Board Director at Symphony RetailAI, Chief Customer Officer at Dollar Tree Stores, Chief Executive Officer at Pier 1, and President at Kmart Corporation. With a career spanning over three decades, Alasdair has successfully driven transformation and growth in various organizations, implementing innovative strategies in merchandising, marketing, and supply chain management. Alasdair's early career includes pivotal positions at Tesco and PepsiCo, where notable achievements included launching numerous product lines and leading significant operational improvements. Alasdair holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Land Management from the University of Portsmouth.