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James Chalmers
Named Inc. & Forbes' - Fastest Growing Companies twice as a President & CEO, Forbes.com Contributor, Speaker, Accredited Investor, Entrepreneur with successful exits & Strategist focused on Advancing the Human Experience
James Chalmers is an experienced executive and strategist with a diverse background in product development, commercialization, and business growth. He served as Partner & Chief Executive Officer at Cortex Design from November 2020 to May 2023.1
Professional Experience
Cortex Design: As Partner & CEO at Cortex Design, Chalmers led the company's scale-up efforts. Cortex Design is an award-winning ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified design and engineering firm established in 1999. The company focuses on advancing the human experience through product development.1
Other Notable Roles:
- Founder & Managing Partner at BaseCamp Capital
- Founder & CEO of TACK10 Strategy (March 2017 - April 2021)
- Director of Business Development & National Sales Manager at HSI - The Source (December 2006 - February 2014)
- General Manager at HSI - The Source (June 2004 - December 2009)1
Expertise and Focus
James Chalmers specializes in:
- Product development
- Commercialization
- Startup mentoring and advising
- Investment strategies
He has a particular focus on medical devices and consumer health technology, aiming to create greater accessibility in healthcare and positively affect health outcomes.2
Philosophy and Approach
Chalmers emphasizes "differentiation" as a cornerstone for long-term value propositions. He attributes his success to doing things differently rather than simply "doing better".12
Education
James Chalmers studied Business Management and Marketing at the University of Guelph from 2000 to 2004.1
James Chalmers' LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "jameschalmers", where more details about his professional experience and accomplishments are available.
