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James Hardy

James Hardy | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Develop effective online growth strategies and future-proof your brand's expansion with James Hardy, former Head of Europe for Alibaba.
James Hardy | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Customer Experience
Business Strategy
Customer Loyalty
Customer Experience
Business Strategy
James Hardy
James Hardy | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Develop effective online growth strategies and future-proof your brand's expansion with James Hardy, former Head of Europe for Alibaba.
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James Hardy Speaker Biography

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About James Hardy

Authority on retail globalisation, e-commerce, and online growth strategies
Former Head of Europe for Alibaba
Co-founder of the UK's largest China e-commerce exporter
James Hardy is an authority on retail globalisation, e-commerce, and online growth strategies. He works with brands to future-proof their online expansion across various trading platforms, including Amazon, Alibaba, boutique marketplaces, and own-brand sites.

He is the Head of Global Retail & Market Development at Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech company. Previously, James served as Head of Europe, Middle-East, and Africa for Alibaba and co-founded the UK's largest China e-commerce exporter. This award-winning platform helped European brands build market share in mainland China.

James has developed international e-commerce strategies for numerous public and private companies, focusing on maximising their value in external, private, and public markets. He examines what large global conglomerates can learn from startup methodologies and what smaller companies can learn from brands like Alibaba about scaling their business.

James regularly contributes to the press and media, appearing in The Financial Times, The Huffington Post, The Journal du Net, and the BBC and China Daily News.
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PepTalk are the official speaking agents for James Hardy available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about James Hardy's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting James directly.

What topics does James Hardy specialise in?  

James Hardy specialises in discussing retail globalisation, e-commerce, online growth strategies and more.

What is James Hardy's speaking style like?  

James delivers insightful, original presentations on business strategy, engaging audiences with practical examples and industry parallels. His sessions consistently receive positive feedback for their relevance, clarity, and immediate value.

Does James Hardy offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, James Hardy offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Book James Hardy to gain unparalleled insights into retail globalisation, e-commerce, and online growth strategies. With experience at Alibaba and Flutterwave, he offers actionable advice for scaling businesses across diverse platforms. Learn from a proven leader who bridges the gap between startup innovation and global conglomerate success.
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A fascinating and original thinker on business strategy, we gained immense value. | Will Butler-Adams, CEO | Brompton Bicycles | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
James Hardy was the star of the show! His keynote on ecosystems and the parallels within our industry hit the spot with all our publishers and with our CEO who was super impressed. | Ranj Begley | Readly | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-2.webp
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A fascinating and original thinker on business strategy, we gained immense value. | Will Butler-Adams, CEO | Brompton Bicycles | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
Ranj Begley
A fascinating and original thinker on business strategy, we gained immense value. | Will Butler-Adams, CEO | Brompton Bicycles | https://peptalk-static-assets.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/speech-bubble-3.webp
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