James Ferolo

About James Ferolo

Building strong, sustainable, agile, scalable, and transformational digital technology systems, solutions, and organizations is my expertise. With a keen focus on creating digital technologies that are commercially focused and customer-facing, my teams and I have contributed millions of dollars in new B2B and B2C revenues by developing innovative solutions as the field of digital and commerce technology has exploded over the past decade.In tandem with my role as the Digital Technology Executive for Maui Jim for 6 years. Working in partnership with other C-level executives and senior managers at the company, and reporting directly to the President, we are leading the way in retail commerce and digital solutions for our industry, our customers, and the markets that we serve around the world.Of equal note are my successes in crafting advanced compliance and data security programs (in response to constantly expanding threats worldwide), introducing a portfolio of quality improvement initiatives (to upgrade both internal and external technology capabilities), piloting innovative customer service and tech support functions (to further distinguish Maui Jim from global competition), and driving advanced brand enforcement and protection programs (critical initiatives in rapidly expanding digital and commerce markets worldwide).I’m also extremely proud of my pending provisional patent as the principal inventor of a bespoke mobile application that provides our global sales team with the ability to scan and categorize product displays using IOS devices and machine learning which, again, demonstrates my ability to deliver sustainable advantages in a remarkably competitive industry.My leadership expertise includes both business and technology strategy, finance, human resources, project delivery, and client development and relationship management. This includes both my career as a senior corporate executive (Maui Jim, The Iona Group, Float Mobile) and senior consultant (major clients including Accenture, Boeing, Intel, Microsoft, Nike, Qualcomm, Target, Wiley, and many others). And, of additional note, is my 15-year career as a university educator and administrator of digital technology departments, programs, and curricula.

Experience

1. EVP Information Technology

   Solairus Aviation

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Northwestern University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Telecommunications and Digital Media

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing