James La Trobe-Bateman
C0-Founder & CEO
James has been making organizations more fit for human habitation…since 1997. With a strong background in global medical device and diagnostics manufacturing & markets consultancy, James has successfully expanded his business areas from operations through new product development into marketing, providing a holistic view that connects the shop floor with company presidents. His ability to quantify shop floor operations and coach staff to identify and buy into solutions has led to significant capacity increases, such as a $15M year on year increase for an overnight change in a healthcare manufacturing company. James’s proprietary operations modelling method has resolved contract re-negotiation impasses, saved clients millions, restored crucial business relationships and stopped manufacturing closures in several countries.
James’s career began in 1981 in the oil and petrochemical industry, where he developed a systematic approach to predicting the effects of organizational changes. Transitioning to the healthcare manufacturing industry in 1985, he continued to drive international operations improvements and new product development. As an internal consultant for Johnson & Johnson Clinical Diagnostics, James implemented logistic and organizational improvements, increasing sales and managing risks associated with international ventures. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Global Innovation Award from Bristol-Myers Squibb. An engineering graduate of Cambridge University, James is also an accomplished author and mentor, known for his ability to turn data into actionable insights that drive exponential growth and innovation in the industries he serves.
Sustainable Marketing Foundations
Awarded: 3 Aug 2025
Awarded To: James LaTrobe-Bateman
Lorrie A MacGilvray
C0-Founder & Chairman
Creating Models & Shifting Paradigms... since 1997
Since 1997… together partner James La Trobe-Bateman, while helping multi-million and billion-dollar global corporations, presented with ‘Global Innovation’ Award.
The real passion and greater joy has come while mentoring individuals during times of ‘dis-satisfaction’ seeking different-better positive change & purpose in their lives. The greatest reward is watching their ‘growth mindset’ transformations, ‘shift paradigms’, finding where they really ‘belong’, evolving into their ‘purpose-filled’, long term sustainable life and the incredible positive ripples created all along the journey.
Prior to ReModel International, worked in the USA for Wells Fargo, the original stagecoach company of the Western Frontier specializing in multi-site operations and people. Much of that making-the-future drive created the approach to business today, helping identify opportunities and challenges which others might not recognize or find too daunting.
As a lifelong learner, delving deeper into IMPACT-ology, Sustainability & Social Impact passion, received certifications for Jacqueline Novogratz Acumen Academy Courses ‘Path of Moral Leadership’, ‘Human Centred Design 101 & 201’ and ‘Systems Practice/Mapping’.
Studied directly with Bob Proctor (‘The Secret’) & Sandy Gallagher creator of ‘Thinking Into Results’ program as well as studied directly with Mike Dooley on his ‘Infinite Possibilities’ program. Hold certifications to teach both programs Internationally.
Certificate of achievement, Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership: ‘Sustainable Marketing’ course.
Completing ‘B-Corp Certification’ process for ReModel International Ltd.
Co-author with James La Trobe-Bateman for ‘Bridge of Faith for Manufacturing Operations’ book. Also ‘our story’ is also part of an International & Amazon Best Selling book called ‘15 Stories One Bob’ written by European author, Inbal Hillel.
Always giving back to community… While previously living in United Kingdom sat on steering committees (board) for Women Into Science & Engineering (WISE) and Wales Innovators & Inventors Network (WIN).
Currently sit on Board of Directors for Michigan USA based Camp Cavell Conservancy as Chairperson and Governance & Recruitment Committee. (see note below)
Extensive volunteer work over many years with Clintondale Community Schools from ‘MasterMind’ & ‘Growth Mindset’ workshops with Board of Education, Superintendent, Staff & Community to ‘Thinking Into Results’ personal development program with Teachers & Students. Also volunteer mentoring several St. Clair Community College (SC4)/STRIVE program students.
Sustainable Marketing Foundations
Awarded: 3 Aug 2025
Awarded To: Lorrie MacGilvray
The work for Camp Cavell Conservancy is our commitment to B Corp “Designed to Give” standard for >5% of the total time pro bono. In 2024 this was 12% of Total Remodel International hours.