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As CEO of Ocado Technology, James leads a global team of over 4,500 engineers, developers, and technologists dedicated to building and supporting Ocado’s automation and robotics platforms.

James joined Ocado Group in 2005 as a software engineering intern and has since held senior roles spanning software development, strategy, business development, investor relations, and marketing. Some notable career highlights include establishing Ocado's General Merchandise division which achieved tenfold growth in five years, and spearheading the development of Ocado Zoom, the company’s rapid delivery service.

Appointed CEO of Ocado Technology in 2018, James has been instrumental in positioning the organisation as a global leader in robotics, software and automation for online grocery and beyond. He has overseen the transformation of organisational structures, operational processes, and frameworks to enable the company to scale effectively and deliver partner commitments at speed.

James holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computing from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.