James Jones Author Bio

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. 

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Education

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

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Personal

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

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Hobbies

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

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Travel

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

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.

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King’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation

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MX Award for Product Design & Innovation

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Make UK, Award for Innovation

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

Blog articles by James

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Mythbusting: Is automation replacing humans?

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Webinar: How to buy a tugger AGV

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Manufacturing predictions for 2025

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The ultimate towing AGVs guide