James Newman is the founder and Managing Director of Interact IT, a Hobart-based IT consultancy he established in 1996. A University of Tasmania graduate, he leads his team in providing diverse IT services and ERP solutions, focusing on fostering partnerships to support Tasmanian businesses and create local career opportunities.
Outside of his long-standing technology career, James is interested in the origins of technology, recently visiting manufacturing hubs in Taiwan. He supports the local community by attending Tasmanian Jack Jumpers basketball games with his staff and investing in trainee programs for young people in the IT sector.
After working in the technology industry for over 25 years, he took his first trip to Taiwan to see where the hardware is made.