James Hyman

James Hyman, a Los Angeles native and graduate of Princeton University is the CEO and Chairman of Hyman Inc., his family’s multi-generational enterprise, that started over 3 generations ago by his great-grandfather. Today, Hyman Inc., is a multi-pronged global marketing and distribution company. Since 2009, the company has secured the exclusive worldwide license for Honeywell Home Security products and now distributes goods in over 90 countries world-wide. His passion for growth through collaboration and value creation continues to drive business expansion across enterprises. Mr. Hyman remains closely involved in the creative process including product development, global e-commerce, and platform expansion. His successful experience reinventing and rebranding the company, building a second company, and founding additional concerns has led to a passion for investment in series of start-ups, such as the nationally recognized, Ring/Amazon transaction.

James’s philanthropy includes the GOFARR Charity – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and City of Hope – Hardware/Home Improvement Division. He and his wife Leslie Weisberg are proud parents of twin sons.

James joined the Otis College Board of Trustees in 2021.