James Wilkes is a highly experienced trouble shooter in global shipping, marine and international trade. He has been helping companies manage issues arising from corporate malfeasance, criminal activity, political instability, terrorism and other complex problems, for over twenty years.
In this episode, we speak with James Wilkes. James is an expert in global shipping, marine, and international trade, specialising in high-stakes problem-solving. With over two decades of experience, James has guided companies through critical issues arising from corporate malfeasance, criminal activity, political instability, terrorism, and other highly complex challenges.
He is the Founder and Head of Gray Page, a specialised investigations and intelligence consulting company providing crucial knowledge, insight, and strategic advice to private and public sector clients worldwide, primarily in the marine, aviation, energy, and commodities sectors. James shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building Gray Page and the challenges encountered to his initial motivation for starting the firm. We also explore the role of big data and AI in the intelligence and security landscape, alongside the enduring and irreplaceable value of Human Intelligence (‘tradecraft’) in navigating complex global risks.