Jim Anderson

Jim Anderson has extensive work experience in the field of business development and climate activism. Jim currently holds the position of Vice President of Business Development at Whisker Labs. Prior to this, they worked as an Advisor and Author at Color of Carbon Consulting, where they assisted climate-positive enterprises with their strategies and conducted market research. Jim also published a book titled "Good Enough for the Climate - the surprisingly simple math of the planet and inspiring stories of action and innovation" through New Degree Press.

From 2021 to 2022, Jim served as the Vice President of Global Sales at Advanced Environmental Monitoring, where they were responsible for sales and business development on a global scale. Jim held various leadership positions at Earth Networks, including Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Vice President - Corporate BD and International. In these roles, they managed sales teams, revenue generation, and strategic partnerships.

Earlier in their career, Jim was Director - Business Development at WeatherBug, overseeing the launch and growth of commercial and government businesses. Jim also worked as a Principle consultant at American Management Systems, Inc., focusing on project management and business development. Jim started their career as a Consultant at Price Waterhouse, LLP, where they conducted research and developed organizational and process requirements.

Notably, Jim served as the Chair of HMEI, an organization representing the private sector within the Global Weather Enterprise and the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations. In this role, they managed day-to-day operations, policy initiatives, and member outreach activities.

Overall, Jim Anderson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in business development, sales, and climate activism, making him a valuable asset in driving growth and sustainability in various organizations.

Jim Anderson obtained an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Maine between 1990 and 1993. Jim completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1985 to 1990. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Environmental Economics with a Certificate in Environmental Studies. In addition to their formal education, Jim has received various certifications, including "Securing Your Home Office," "Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations," "Coaching and Developing Employees," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," "Inclusive Leadership," "Managing Employee Performance Problems," "Sales: Closing Strategies," "Sales: Referral Selling," "Setting Team and Employee Goals Using SMART Methodology," "Unconscious Bias," "Building Accountability into Your Culture," "Leading with Emotional Intelligence," "Managing Organizational Change for Managers," "Managing Virtual Teams," "2020 Compliance Training," and "Cybersecurity at Work" from LinkedIn, as well as "Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skill" from Coursera.