James was previously the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust’s executive chief people officer. He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and brings a huge amount of experience from leadership roles within the NHS.

James has also led major workforce transformation programmes as a director in Price Waterhouse Cooper’s health team and as executive leader and co-founder of Four Eyes Insight Consulting.

James is passionate about health and care organisations working better together to plan and deliver joined up services for the benefit of local people. He’s led a number of major system-level workforce programmes, including as a senior responsible officer for the Black County and West Birmingham Integrated Care System.

James is currently undertaking a doctorate programme in system leadership.