James Lane is one of the most decorated Sales Directors in the FMCG industry from the past few decades. He started in Perth and his adventures took him to Atlanta, all the way through to Sydney. James has always embraced the concept of stepping back to grow and it is one of the key reasons his career has been so successful. Hear his tips on his ascension and why he is making another career leap.

I think the Olympics was the first opportunity. I had to take a big leap. And one of the first things I learnt is that you should get yourself some good mentors, people that you really trust. And when they come to you and say, I want you to go and do something, it might sound really stupid, but invariably it puts you on the right path. Win or lose you should just take that opportunity and learn from it.

James Lane

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