James Clarke

James Clarke is an experienced professional in account management and business development, currently serving as an Account Manager at Van Hessen UK Casings Ltd since January 2019. Prior roles include Key Account Manager at CSI Closures System International, where customer satisfaction and sales to Coca-Cola were significantly improved, and UK Business Development Manager at EPI (Europe) Ltd, a leader in Oxo-biodegradable plastics. Clarke's earlier career includes positions at Tetra Pak Processing UK Limited and Huhtamaki, where notable achievements in account growth and quality control were made. Clarke's foundational experience includes managerial roles in quality assurance and foundry management, starting at William Cook Steel Castings. Academic qualifications include two MSc degrees in Steel Technology and Management from The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, along with a BEng (Hons) in Plant Engineering from Nottingham Trent University.