Jim Kharouf serves as Director of Communications at IncubEx, responsible for content development for the firm. Jim is a veteran editor, media and content specialist in the financial markets media space. During his 20-plus years in the financial markets, he helped launch and expand several financial publications (including the Environmental Markets Newsletter), financial websites and produce specialized content for banks, brokers and managed funds. He worked for John J. Lothian & Co. for 11 years in a variety of senior roles including CEO, President and Editor-in-Chief of John Lothian News and led John Lothian Productions. Jim has worked for and contributed to a number of financial publications in the US and Europe for more than two decades and is recognized for his knowledge of global markets and market structure. He has frequently spoken and moderated at industry events. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Marquette University in Milwaukee.