James M. McCluney

James M. McCluney is a seasoned executive in high tech and cloud storage who has successfully served as CEO and Chairman of private and public companies. He has international experience in formulating strategy, driving change, and managing organic and inorganic growth.

In 1980 Mr. McCluney entered the high-tech industry, accepting a position in operations and marketing with Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and was eventually promoted to Vice President of Worldwide Materials and Logistics, where he was responsible for all procurement, material management, and product and service logistics. The organization he led had 8000 employees and a $6 billion annual budget.

Mr. McCluney joined Apple Computer in 1994 to run their European operations. He completed a reengineering of their operations and information systems and after fourteen months, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations to implement similar strategies on a worldwide basis relocating to Cupertino, California. As a member of Apple’s executive committee, Mr. McCluney contributed to Apple’s early turnaround. He reported to CEO Gil Amelio and then to Steve Jobs.

Mr. McCluney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with hones in business and administration from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland.