James Kirby
About James Kirby
James Kirby is a Business Unit Controller at Tesco Group, currently working at Brown-Forman since 2020. He has held various roles in sales and account management across several companies, including Lucozade Ribena Suntory and Bacardi.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
James Kirby serves as the Business Unit Controller for the Tesco Group at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's operations in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial performance and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Lucozade Ribena Suntory
Prior to his current role, James Kirby worked at Lucozade Ribena Suntory as the National Account Controller from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing key accounts and driving sales strategies for the brand during his one-year tenure.
Career Background in Account Management
James Kirby has extensive experience in account management across various companies. He worked at IRI as an Account Analyst from 2005 to 2007 and held several roles in sales and account management, including positions at Bacardi, Cadbury plc., and Kraft Foods. His roles often involved managing customer relationships and developing business strategies.
Education and Qualifications
James Kirby studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a 2:1 BA Hons in Business and Management from 2002 to 2005. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to his roles in business and account management.