James Thornton

Chief Executive Officer
Intrepid Travel

James Thornton Chief Executive Officer
James is the Chief Executive Officer of Intrepid Travel, responsible for setting the company’s strategic direction and leading our global operations. Since joining Intrepid nearly two decades ago, he has guided the business through periods of significant growth and challenge, including achieving B Corp certification, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and securing the company’s largest capital raise. In 2025, James led Intrepid to the strongest financial and impact results in our history.