James Reed

James Reed has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. James has held various senior roles in different companies, including Kettle Cuisine, Greencore, and Mondelēz International. At Greencore, they served as the US CFO, overseeing financial operations and reporting to the US CEO. During their time at Mondelēz International, they held the position of VP Finance, North America, where they managed FP&A, compliance, and risk management. In addition, James has worked as an independent consultant and advised start-ups, non-profit organizations, and private equity firms. James has also held significant leadership positions at Kraft Foods and Cadbury plc., where they served as VP Finance and Regional CFO, responsible for driving business results, decision support, and financial planning and analysis. Overall, James Reed has a comprehensive background in financial management and strategic decision-making.

James Reed attended Lancaster University from 1986 to 1989, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History & Politics. After that, they pursued further education at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, where they obtained the ACMA certification in 1994 and the CGMA certification in 2014. James also obtained the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) certification from CIMA, although the specific month and year of completion are not mentioned.