James Martin Comrie Ritchie, FCMI, FRSA (29 May 1917 – 3 June 1993) was the chairman and chief executive of Bowater Paper Corporation from 1969 to 1972.
[3] In 1934 he joined the family firm, Andrew Ritchie and Son Ltd, based in Glasgow, becoming a director in 1938.
[3] During World War II Ritchie served with a British Army Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment and was promoted captain in 1941.
[3] In 1943 he passed staff college and from 1944-1945 served as Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General with Middle East Command.
[3] Following the completion of his military service, Ritchie rejoined the family firm, which had become part of the Eburite Organisation, becoming managing director in 1950.