James joined JWT in 2009 as the UK Group CFO. Previously he spent nine years at BSkyB plc in a number of senior finance roles. Having qualified as an accountant with PwC James joined Sky's Corporate Finance department in 2000. He then worked in a number of commercial finance roles; Sky One, Sky News, the launch of Sky+, Sky Media advertising sales and the launch of Sky Broadband and Telephony.
Outside JWT, James sits on the IPA's Finance Policy Group. He is married with two young children, he’s a keen cyclist and enjoys heli-skiing.