James A Firestone

President, Xerox North America. Mr. Firestone is an Executive Vice President of Xerox Corporation and has been President of Xerox North America since 2004. He has also served as head of Xerox's channels group and as chief strategy officer. Before joining Xerox in 1998, Mr. Firestone worked for IBM Corporation as general manager of the Consumer Division and for Ameritech Corporation as president of Consumer Services. He began his business career in 1978 with American Express, where during his 15-year tenure he ultimately rose to President, Travelers Cheques. Mr. Firestone is a director of The Japan Fund, Inc.