James Ford-Hutchinson

James Ford-Hutchinson has an extensive work experience spanning multiple roles and companies.

James started their career in 2002 as a Senior Sales Representative at CP Ships (later purchased by Hapag Lloyd), where they worked until 2006. At Hapag Lloyd, they held the position of Senior Manager and later became the Director of Trade Management from 2006 to 2013.

In 2013, they joined United Arab Shipping Company Ltd. as a Senior Trade Manager, a role they held until 2017. Following this, they joined Flexport and worked as the Director of Seafreight, US Exports & Transatlantic Trades from 2017 to 2020. James then became the Director of Ocean Procurement Visibility until 2021 and subsequently the Director of TLM, EC & Canada from January 2022 to August 2022.

In 2022, they joined Shippabo, where they initially served as the VP of Supply & Strategic Partnership from August 2022 to June 2023. Currently, they hold the position of VP of Operations, Supply & Partnership at Shippabo.

Apart from their corporate roles, James Ford-Hutchinson has also been involved in the arts sector. James served as a Board Member and Chairman at coLAB Arts from November 2010 to May 2014.

Additionally, they worked as a Director/Producer in the independent film industry since 2008 and has provided consultancy services as a Consultant at Pangea - Columbia Business School in 2010.

James Ford-Hutchinson's work experience encompasses a diverse range of roles in the shipping and logistics industry, as well as involvement in the arts sector and independent film production.

James Ford-Hutchinson pursued their education by first attending Mount Allison University from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they pursued a degree in Commerce with a Double Major in Marketing and Management of Organizational Change. Later on, in 2009 and 2010, James attended Columbia Business School, where they completed their MBA. The specific field of study for their MBA is not mentioned.