James is Chief Risk Officer of Candlewick-based asset management firm, Hampden. He is a risk and governance specialist, with over 15 years experience in the Lloyd's and London Market. His experience spans regulated boards and committees of several financial services, professional and representative organisations with a focus on risk management, sustainability, corporate governance and legal & regulatory compliance.
 

James has a variety of civic and charitable interests, and has sat on boards and fundraising development groups for several charities with a focus on mentoring young offenders, tackling youth unemployment, international development, inclusion and skill-sharing for a mental health trust. He is a Leadership Fellow of St George's College, Windsor Castle, and a mentor on several professional programmes.

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He is a Governor of Christ's Hospital, one of the UK's leading public schools, established in 1552 by Royal Charter to provide a first class free or supported education to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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James represents Candlewick on the Court of Common Council, and has been elected or appointed to the following Corporation Committees:​

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• Finance

• Audit & Risk (Representing the Chairman of Finance)

• Culture & Heritage

• Civic Affairs

• Natural Environment Board (Chair)

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James is involved in a number of Candlewick-based or orientated projects including the Business Community Partnership, Ward Business Forum, Eastern City BID and the Flowers in The City campaign which works to introduce, improve and enhance green spaces in the City, whilst promoting the establishment of green well-being sites; from flower boxes to tree planters and balcony gardens. If you or your business would like more information or would like to support these Ward initiatives, please contact James.

James is Chairman of the Candlewick Ward Club, the oldest Ward Club having been founded in 1670. He works to build and enhance the sense of community across the Ward and in the City more broadly, supporting the City Belonging Project and running a series of events to bring together different stakeholder groups and networking fora. James a keen supporter of the City Livery Companies and is a Court Assistant of The Worshipful Company of Insurers and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners where he has raised substantial sums for the Future Gardeners' Charity which provides horticultural and “work ready” training to people who have been long-term unemployed or who have faced major challenges.

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James is Past Master (16/17) of the Guild of Young Freemen, founded in 1976 by the City of London Corporation and Mansion House to encourage the wider engagement with and participation of younger professionals in the affairs of the City. He is passionate about inter-generational engagement and the importance of each generation finding and developing the living history of this great City.