James A.

James A. is a seasoned commercial leader with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Head of Commercial at Stonegate since October 2025, James previously held multiple leadership roles at Yeo Valley Production Ltd, including Head of Sales and Senior National Account Manager, where responsibilities included managing key accounts for major retailers such as Tesco and Asda. Prior to that, James gained substantial expertise at Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition and Danone, overseeing national accounts and achieving significant sales growth. Earlier career experiences include roles at ExxonMobil and Automobiles Peugeot. James holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing from the University of Lincoln.