James E.

About James E.

James is Executive Vice President of Sales at Hinckley Yachts, where he leads new yacht sales, brokerage, and commercial strategy across the United States. His focus is on disciplined growth — strengthening management, expanding geography, and ensuring that marketing, service, and marina initiatives support long-term strategy. Prior to Hinckley, James held senior transformation roles within Fortune 500 companies, most recently leading value creation and transformation at a BASF ECMS.At Hinckley, he brings brand insight and operational discipline to an iconic boat builder defined by down east heritage, craftsmanship, innovation and long-standing client relationships with passionate owners. Outside of work, James enjoys cooking, time on the water, cars and driving, listening to records, skiing, and traveling with his family. He lives in New York City with his family.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President of Sales

   The Hinckley Company

   Feb 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Executive Vice President of Sales at Hinckley Yachts, leading new build, brokerage, and commercial strategy across the United States.Responsible for driving new yacht sales, scaling brokerage performance, and implementing disciplined sales infrastructure. Oversee a national team of Sales Directors across relationship-driven market serving clients passionate about craftsmanship. Focused on ensuring Hinckley maintains its position as the preeminent American yachting company — aligning product strategy, marketing, partnerships, and service integration to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value.Bringing a transformation mindset from global industrial leadership to commercial operations while preserving the craftsmanship, innovation and heritage that define Hinckley.

Education

• University of Miami

  BA, Economics

  2010 — 2012

• Columbia Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

  2018 — 2020

• University of St Andrews

  International Relations and Economics

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Business Development
• Business Transformation
• Management Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Workshop Facilitation
• Time Study
• Coaching
• Turnaround Strategy
• Strategy Implementation
• Program Implementation
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Performance Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Business Planning
• Executive Management
• Energy
• Leadership