To get in touch: 021 838 236 or james@mcdowall.co.nzI am Head of Advocacy at the Motor Trade Association (MTA), New Zealand's principal automotive industry body that represents over 4000 businesses that fix, fuel, buy, sell, and inspect much of the country’s vehicle fleet.Prior to joining MTA I was a Member of Parliament for ACT, and was the party's spokesperson for Immigration, Defence, Tourism, Internal Affairs, Economic Development, Civil Defence, and Research, Science, and Innovation. While in Parliament I was a member of the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee and the IST committee. I previously co-founded an immigration law firm, and am on the board of the South Auckland Performing Arts Competition Society Inc. I have extensive experience in marketing and digital advertising, design, IT infrastructure, SaaS product development, web development, workshop facilitation, multimedia production and photography, and was even once a music teacher.Professional memberships have included the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Engineering New Zealand (affiliate), and the Institute of IT Professionals.