Chief Executive Officer

Leading with
Vision,
Delivering Results.

20+ years driving global business growth, M&A strategy, and enterprise transformation across Fortune 500 corporations in the UAE, UK, and USA.

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James Harrison
CEO · Board Member
$2B+
Revenue Led
14
Acquisitions
8K+
Team Size
22yrs
Experience
Career Journey
Executive Experience
2019 – Present
Chief Executive Officer
GlobalVentures Corp · Dubai, UAE
Led company through $1.2B digital transformation, expanded into 12 new markets, drove 340% revenue growth over 5 years, and completed 6 strategic acquisitions.
2014 – 2019
Chief Operating Officer
NexGen Industries · London, UK
Oversaw operations across 6 countries, restructured supply chain saving $85M annually, and built a leadership team of 120+ senior executives.
2008 – 2014
VP Strategy & Growth
Apex Capital Group · New York, USA
Directed M&A pipeline worth $4B, led post-merger integrations, and established global strategic alliances with top-tier industry partners.
Leadership Philosophy
Core Pillars
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Strategic Vision

Long-term thinking combined with agile execution to navigate complex global markets and create lasting shareholder value.

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People-First

Building high-performing cultures where talent thrives, diversity is celebrated, and every voice contributes to our mission.

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Growth Mindset

Relentless pursuit of innovation, disruption of legacy models, and bold bets on emerging markets and technologies.

Competencies
Executive Skills
Corporate Strategy
M&A & Fundraising
P&L Management
Board Governance
International Expansion
Digital Transformation
Open to Opportunities

Let's Build Something
Extraordinary Together

Board positions, advisory roles, and C-suite consulting engagements welcome.

james@harrison.com