Jimmy Adams

Jimmy Adams is a dedicated logistics professional and former U.S. Army officer with extensive experience in transportation, distribution, and maintenance management across international and domestic operations. Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Essex, Jimmy brings a wealth of leadership and logistics expertise, shaped by his service in diverse roles across nine countries and three continents.

During his military career, Jimmy held several leadership positions, including Observer Coach & Trainer, where he led a team of logistics experts to consult and train National Guard and Reserve units, fostering cultures of operational excellence. As a Logistics Company Commander, he managed a $53 million equipment portfolio and 73 soldiers, orchestrating logistics for over 350 personnel in a dynamic environment. His assignments also included Executive Officer roles in South Korea and liaison duties at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, where he coordinated defence assistance programmes and collaborated with NATO allies.

Jimmy’s career highlights include managing multimillion-dollar logistics operations, streamlining supply chain processes, and leading teams of diverse skill sets to meet mission-critical objectives. His leadership philosophy emphasises fostering a collaborative "WE" culture, ensuring that all team members contribute to achieving strategic goals.

Specialisms:

• Business Strategy

• International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Transportation Operations

• Distribution and Maintenance Management

• Leadership Development

• Military and Civilian Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

• Strategic Planning and Operations

• Organizational Culture Building