James Stanton

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Commercial & Operations Director at Distrupol

Chertsey, England, United Kingdom

Overview

James Stanton is a seasoned executive in the polymer industry, currently serving as Commercial & Operations Director at Distrupol. With a career that began in 1998 in South Africa, he has been with Distrupol for over 14 years, progressing through multiple commercial and leadership roles.

Originally from South Africa, James has held leadership positions in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the UK. In his personal time, he enjoys travelling, home improvements, and spending time with his family.

As of December 2025, he will take on a new role as President, Global Engineering Polymers at Omya Performance Polymer Distribution.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Global Business Expansion
He is frequently a spokesperson for Distrupol's EMEA-wide expansion efforts and is moving into a global leadership role at Omya in December 2025.
Sustainable Polymers
James has publicly advocated for the conscientious use of plastics, arguing they can contribute positively to a sustainable future.
Supply Chain Strategy
His role involves direct management of EMEA supply chain functions, including purchasing, logistics, import/export, and warehouse operations.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2021
Commercial & Operations Director at Distrupol
1-2014 - 4-2021
Commercial Manager at Distrupol
11-2012 - 1-2014
Sales Manager (UK & Benelux) at Distrupol
Customer Service Specialist - Direct Sales and Distribution Channels at GE Plastics
Technical Support / Inside Sales at Plantronics

Education

James has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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