James Oliver grew up in the cane fields of Mackay, where early exposure to heavy equipment and industrial problem-solving shaped his hands-on approach to innovation. A mechanical engineer with a passion for practical design, continuous improvement, and real-world solutions, he has spent his career engineering and leading step-change technologies that drive productivity, safety, and sustainability for some of the world’s largest companies.

As CEO of BluVein, James is at the forefront of electrification and automation in heavy industry, pioneering dynamic charging solutions that enable a viable and practical diesel transition. His leadership is rooted in collaboration—working alongside commercialisation partners, mining majors, and many of the world’s leading OEMs on technology delivery to industry, ensuring that innovation translates into real-world impact.

James has built and led high-performance technology delivery teams, spearheading manufacturing businesses, equipment production companies, and industrial technology firms. He doesn’t just talk about innovation—he delivers it from the ground up, standing side by side with the giants of industry to drive practical, scalable change.

A true pioneer in modern heavy equipment innovation and operational transformation, James is dedicated to making sustainable industry not just a vision, but a viable and implementable reality. His business acumen and engineering expertise ensure that new technologies don’t just exist in theory—they work in practice, delivering real benefits to the industries that power the world.