James Harland

James Harland is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at First Mile, a company focused on innovative waste management solutions aimed at reducing carbon impact. He has held this position since March 2019. Harland's educational background includes an MA in Manufacturing Engineering and an MEng from the University of Cambridge, followed by an MBA with a focus on Finance and Entrepreneurship from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Professional Experience

• Ch.AI: Advisor and investor since February 2019.
• SenSat: Non-Executive Chairman from October 2018 to January 2023.
• MIRACL: COO/CFO from October 2016 to December 2018.
• SilverRail: COO/CFO from April 2011 to September 2016, where he played a key role in scaling the company significantly.
• ECI Partners: Executive from December 2007 to June 2009.
• KPMG UK LLP: Manager in the Private Equity and Strategy Groups from February 2006 to December 2007.
• The Sequoia Partnership: Consultant from September 2003 to February 2006.

Harland's extensive experience in finance and operations across various sectors underscores his capability in strategic financial management and organizational growth.