James is a Director in London and joined Bridgepoint in 2008.
His transactional experience includes the acquisitions of Miller Homes, Zenith, Estera and Quilter (and subsequent bolt-on of Cheviot). He was also part of the team responsible for the exits of Permaswage and ERM.
Prior to Bridgepoint James was a management consultant, latterly with IBM Business Consulting, providing strategic, operational and technology advice to a number of major global insurance firms and retail banks.
James has a first class degree from Cambridge University and an MBA from London Business School.