James Johnston
About James Johnston
James Johnston is the Vice President of EMEA at Azul, with over 25 years of experience in the technology industry. He has held various leadership roles at companies such as Fujitsu UK and Hewlett-Packard, focusing on business transformation through cloud, AI, and ML technologies.
Work at Azul
James Johnston serves as the Vice President for EMEA at Azul, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing operations and strategy in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Johnston works in a hybrid capacity from London, England. His focus is on driving business transformation through innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Fujitsu UK
Prior to joining Azul, James Johnston held multiple roles at Fujitsu UK. He served as Vice President and Head of Products and Security from 2016 to 2020, and as Client Managing Director for Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities from 2012 to 2016. Johnston also briefly took a career break in 2020 after serving as Vice President and Head of Fujitsu Products.
Career at Hewlett-Packard
James Johnston has a significant background at Hewlett-Packard, where he worked in various leadership roles. He was the Director of Worldwide SaaS Sales from 2010 to 2011 and the Director of EMEA SaaS Sales and Delivery from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at Hewlett-Packard contributed to his extensive experience in technology sales and management.
Education and Expertise
James Johnston studied Business Studies at the University of the West of England, earning a BA (Hons) from 1991 to 1995. He also attended Malvern College. With 25 years of experience in the technology industry, he has developed expertise in cloud, AI, and machine learning, focusing on partnering with enterprises to drive digital transformation.
Leadership and Team Development
In his various roles, James Johnston has emphasized building high-performing, customer-centric teams. His leadership approach aims to empower organizations in their digitalization efforts, ensuring that teams are aligned with business objectives and capable of leveraging advanced technologies for growth.