James Thistlethwaite

James Thistlethwaite has amassed extensive experience in account management and sales, currently serving as Senior National Account Manager for Wholesale Convenience at Oatly since October 2022. Previously, James held positions at Twinings as National Account Manager and Customer Development Executive, focusing on various market segments. Prior experience includes a role as a Commercial Field Sales Representative at Kellogg Company and two positions at New Chapter Consulting Ltd specializing in FMCG sales recruitment. An early career involved diverse roles across the hospitality and agricultural sectors. James began professional training with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from Newcastle University, completed in 2012.