James Loudon
About James Loudon
James Loudon is a Managing Partner at IoT ONE in Vienna, Austria, where he focuses on European inquiries and promotes innovative business strategies. With extensive experience in business development across Asia and Europe, he advocates for a shift towards AI-driven approaches and multi-stakeholder corporate strategies.
Work at IoT ONE
James Loudon serves as the Managing Partner for Europe at IoT ONE, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Vienna, Austria, he is responsible for handling inquiries from the European region. His role involves encouraging executives to adopt innovative approaches that extend beyond traditional management practices, including embracing roles as venture capitalists and social innovators.
Education and Expertise
James Loudon holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Business/Managerial Economics from Erasmus School of Economics. His expertise lies in connecting business opportunities between Asia and Europe, with a focus on accelerated transformation and innovation. He advocates for the adoption of AI-driven, outcome-oriented strategies and promotes a multi-stakeholder approach in corporate strategies.
Background
Before joining IoT ONE, James Loudon accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He worked as a Senior Business Development Manager at The Economist Intelligence Unit in Beijing from 2007 to 2009. He also served as Business Director at Shanghai Daily from 2003 to 2007 and held positions at IMA Asia, Oracle, and Havas, among others. His career spans multiple countries, including China, the Netherlands, and Austria.
Achievements
Throughout his career, James Loudon has specialized in advising companies on reinventing their regional go-to-market strategies. He has spent over a decade at IMA Asia, where he served as General Manager and Forum Director in China from 2010 to 2021. His work emphasizes the importance of aligning corporate strategies with diverse stakeholders to drive innovation and transformation.