Professional experience

James is driven by a clear purpose to help people and businesses grow. Guided by his core values of Care, Fun, Ideas & Insight, and Action & Results, James brings a unique blend of expertise and energy.

With a strong focus on family businesses and private owners, James is a trusted advisor to a wide range of privately owned enterprises. He specialises in linking strategy and risk, crafting practical plans that integrate structuring, organisational design, clear financial roadmaps, and a results-oriented approach.

As a registered company auditor, James brings wealth of experience to the table, having worked with a broad spectrum of public, private, government, for-profit, and not-for-profit organisations, as well as private clients, across Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

James’ industry experience spans a range of industries including Venture Capital, Education, Property, Technology, Entertainment and Media, Telecommunications, Mining, Manufacturing, Consumer and Industrial products, Transportation and Financial Services.

James is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and in 2009 was awarded Fellowship to the Institute. He is also a member of the CEO Institute (since 2011 and is a Certified CEO). James also spent 4 years delivering training for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Expertise

• Succession Planning
• Auditing
• Growth Management
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Financial analysis
• Assurance services

Qualifications

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Certified CEO (CEO Institute)

Registered Company Auditor – Australia and New Zealand

Bachelor of Economics – majoring in Financial Accounting and Economics