James Scotland is General Manager Minerals, Energy and Supply Chain Resilience (MESCR) for the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), and the host of the popular business/industry transition podcast ‘What on Earth….’. In these role, he assist members and other business operators to understand the changing supply chain environment and the constantly evolving expectations of buyers and markets.

James has held senior roles in business development, strategic marketing and operations, and has worked extensively throughout metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.

His engaging conference and webinars presentations are based on his ability to draw on his personal management experience combined with his practical understanding and application of the ‘theory’ of current and emerging business. He seeks to bring clarity to the confusion of change.

James has a Master of International Management, a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is a graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and a member of the Australian Marketing Institute.