James Chan

James Chan is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of work experience, currently serving as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Positive Food Co, a position he has held since co-founding the company in 2017.12

Career Highlights

Education::

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1987)
• Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Chicago (1994)1

Professional Journey::

• Started as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs in 1994
• Worked as an Infrastructure Analyst at RAND Corporation in 1996
• Senior Data Analyst at McKinsey & Company in 1997
• Transitioned to the food industry in 2001 as Corporate Executive Chef at Straits and Sino Restaurants
• Held executive chef positions at Flying Food Group and Boudin
• Chief Everything Officer at Stick A Fork In It Productions and Product Development & Food Innovation at EAT Club in 2013
• Chief Operating Officer at DOSA INC in 20161

Positive Food Co

James Chan co-founded Positive Food Co in 2017 with Schuyler Deerman.23 The company is a next-generation food brand that produces healthy prepared foods using fresh ingredients from local farms.2 Some of their popular items include Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, Herb Chicken Green Goddess Salad, and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.2

Under Chan's leadership as COO, Positive Food Co has expanded its presence to 88 grocery stores across California, including Whole Foods and Bristol Farms.2 The company combines a just-in-time supply chain, in-house production, point-of-sale data, and its own cold-chain logistics network to deliver freshly made food directly to grocery store shelves.2