James began his career as an Executive Search practitioner in 1988. Prior to joining EMA Partners, James worked in the Aerospace sector, with Rolls Royce and with the RAF, where he recruited Graduate Engineers. As the Managing Partner for EMA Partners London, James leads senior management and Board level assignments across a range of sectors and functional groups. James has extensive experience with international assignments, having assisted start-up operations in both the UK and abroad. James is a founding member, and currently serves as Chairman of EMA Partners International. He is a graduate of Bath University and Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Electronique, Informatique & Hydraulique de Toulouse. James is a Chartered Engineer and French linguist.