BIO

Dr. James A. Tompkins is a globally recognized authority in designing and implementing comprehensive supply chains. With a distinguished 50-year career, Jim has cultivated a reputation for transforming complexity into simplicity and chaos into order, demonstrating a profound capacity to turn significant challenges into streamlined, operational successes. His entrepreneurial spirit has led to the creation and development of 15 businesses, collectively generating over $2 billion in global revenue.

In April 2020, he established Tompkins Ventures, a global, hands-on solutions network dedicated to assisting executive teams in navigating through challenges and opportunities within Entrepreneurship, Facilities, Leadership, Logistics, and Technology to secure a competitive edge. Building on his commitment to leadership excellence and organizational transformation, in 2022, he founded Tompkins Leadership, focusing on Leadership Development, Organizational Transformation, Strategy & Innovation, further expanding his influence and support to organizations worldwide.

Jim’s foundation, Tompkins International, began as a modest startup and has flourished into a leading international consulting and implementation firm under his guidance. Adding to his portfolio of achievements, he recently took on the role of Chairman at Task4Pros, an innovative digital platform designed to seamlessly connect warehouse service jobs with a pool of skilled professionals. Dr. Tompkins has also authored 31 books, with “Insightful Leadership: Surfing the Waves to Organizational Excellence” among his recent publications, and has delivered over 2,000 presentations worldwide, showcasing his thought leadership and deep expertise in supply chain management.

Bringing Dr. Tompkins into a supply chain strategy group provides an unparalleled wealth of knowledge, experience, and a proven track record of success in transforming global supply chain challenges into competitive advantages. His hands-on approach to problem-solving, combined with his innovative thinking in leadership development and organizational transformation, positions him as an invaluable asset to any team.