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Jim Wilkinson
EPoS, Mobile, Digital and Social in Stadia, Events, Leisure, Hospitality, Food Service, Retail and Education.
Jim Wilkinson is a prominent figure in the field of corporate communications and public affairs, currently serving as the Chairman & CEO of TrailRunner International since May 2016. He is also the Vice Chairman of McLarty Diversified Holdings. His extensive career includes significant roles in major corporations and government positions, particularly in the areas of strategic communications and international affairs.
Professional Background
- TrailRunner International: Chairman & CEO (2016 - Present)
- McLarty Diversified Holdings: Vice Chairman (2020 - Present)
- Alibaba Group: Senior Vice President, Head of International Corporate Affairs (2014 - 2016)
- PepsiCo: Executive Vice President, Communications (2012 - 2014)
- U.S. Department of the Treasury: Chief of Staff to Secretary Hank Paulson (2006 - 2009)
- U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (2004 - 2006)
- The White House: Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Communications (2003 - 2004)
Education
Jim Wilkinson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master’s degree in Government from The Johns Hopkins University. He also completed the Global Executive Leadership Program at the Yale School of Management in 2019.
Personal Interests
Outside his professional life, Wilkinson is an endurance sports enthusiast who enjoys trail running, skiing, and playing guitar. He is also a commercially rated pilot and serves on several boards, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
His diverse experience spans both the private sector and government, making him a well-rounded leader in corporate communications and strategy.12
