James is a graduate in Business and Management from Aston University. He has worked with Oxford Intelligence, a research and information company specialising in Foreign Direct Investment services to government agencies and international corporates. James worked on a number of key research projects, covering a range of sectors including Biotechnology and Communications. James is currently involved in the identification and evaluation of potential purchasers for PCF clients.

Since joining PCF, James has worked in sectors as diverse as corporate clothing to heavy manufacturing.