James is the Managing Director of LASCO Manufacturing Limited and sits on LASCO Financial Services Limited as a Non-Executive Director and Board of LASCO Distributors Limited. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences and Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of the West Indies. He has served in various senior managerial positions, at one of the leading multinational food companies in the world for over 41 years. His extensive training in Organic Chemistry has been the base for his far-reaching work in manufacturing, new product research and development, as well as production and plant management. He also has extensive functional experience in brand management, sales, marketing, finance and strategy formulation and execution.