J ames Cox Chambers is an American billionaire heir, filmmaker, and organic farmer. He is a scion of the Cox family, owners of Cox Enterprises, a massive privately held conglomerate with interests in communications, media, and automotive services. James is the son of Anne Cox Chambers, who was a diplomat and the daughter of company founder James M. Cox. In 2015, his mother distributed her 49% stake in the family business equally among James and his two sisters, instantly making him a multi-billionaire.

Unlike his cousins who run the family business, James Chambers has pursued a varied career outside of the corporate boardroom. He is a graduate of Bard College and has worked as an actor, dancer, and filmmaker. He is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture and biodynamic farming, owning and operating a farm in the Hudson Valley. He also serves on the board of trustees for Bard College and is involved in various philanthropic endeavors related to education and the environment. While he derives his wealth from Cox Enterprises, his personal professional focus has largely been in the arts and ecological sustainability.

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• Heir to the Cox Enterprises fortune, founded by his grandfather James M. Cox.
• Received his stake in the company from his mother, Anne Cox Chambers, in 2015.
• Works as a filmmaker and biodynamic farmer.
• Graduated from Bard College in 1982.
• Served as a trustee for Bard College and Communities in Schools.