
James Jones
Partner
James is an experienced business leader with a diverse background spanning engineering, finance, operations, and commercial roles – through it all, he has maintained a lifelong fascination with Engineering and "making things better". That fascination has been the driving force behind his diverse career journey - one that started in 2006 and has taken him from the halls of global engineering powerhouses like ExxonMobil, Arup, and Rolls-Royce to MasterMover.
His curiosity about product design and innovation led him to join MasterMover in 2017, the family engineering business founded by his late father, Andrew.
As Partner, James plays a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and development across various functions, including commercial, operations, engineering, and finance.

Education
Master of Engineering (Meng), Engineering Design, University of Bristol

Personal
He loves spending quality time with his wife and three young children.

Hobbies
An avid sports fan, James enjoys spending time on golf, skiing, and fitness.

Travel
He loves spending time by the sea and travelling with his family.

Areas of Expertise
Industry Awards
James' passion for innovation has led the company to achieve a series of prestigious industry awards. Under his leadership, we expanded our product range, introducing Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and bringing the first remote-control electric tug to market.
This spirit of innovation has earned MasterMover a selection of prestigious industry accolades celebrating the company's commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering ground-breaking solutions.
Publications
- BlueBotics ANTdriven: How to Buy a Tugger AGV: Essential Advice From 3 Industry Experts
- BlueBotics: BlueBotics Partners with MasterMover for Best-in-Class AGV Navigation
- The Manufacturer: AGVs: All Part of the Masterplan
- The Manufacturer: UK Manufacturing Looks Back on 2023 and Considers What to Expect in 2024
- The Manufacturer: MasterMover wins Product Innovation & Design Category at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2023
Speaking Engagements
- Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024 - Keynote Session: The hard truth of installing AGVs: Practical tips and lessons learnt
- Webinar & panel discussion - How to buy a tugger AGV
Podcasts
- All Part of the Masterplan | The Manufacturer Podcast