James McKellar II

James Mckellar II is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business strategy and partnership management. Currently serving as a Senior Business Strategy Manager in Global Partner Enablement at Microsoft since October 2021, James previously held leadership roles at Mercaris as Director of Data Alliances and Project Management and Manager of Data Partnerships, focusing on sales and marketing strategies for the organic and non-GMO market. At Indigo, James progressed from Sales Development Representative to Key Account Manager, where significant contributions led to over $16 billion in Gross Market Value demand. James's career began at Bunge North America as a Commodity Buyer, overseeing purchasing forecasts and market insights to enhance operational performance. James holds a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.