James Blackwell

James Blackwell is an aviation and innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in leveraging business relationships for organizational growth. They currently serve as Vice President of Airline Partnerships at SES Satellites and have held significant roles, including Managing Director of Sales at Delta Flight Products and Director of Sales at RECARO Aircraft Seating. James's career began as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, where they participated in the Rotational Management Development Program and contributed to equipment design for the U.S. Navy. They hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and an MBA from Emory University, demonstrating a strong foundation in both engineering and business strategy.