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.
How can I book James Hardy for my next event?
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PepTalk are speaking agents for James Hardy. They are 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 — just email james.hardy@getapeptalk.com and we'll be happy to help!
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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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