James has spent most of his career supporting large UK retail banks transform. He is currently the Head of Change for a major UK bank where he mobilised and leads a large-scale change capability, delivering strategic programmes across multiple technology engineering rooms and business lines. His experience is in complex delivery, technology and data transformation, de-mergers - TSA exit programmes, M&A - technology integration programmes, end-to-end digitisation, and operations automation. In January 2021 James co-created and mobilised a FinTech Incubator within a UK Challenger Bank to support their business further maximise value realisation from the FinTech market. Prior to Accenture, James scaled and exited a food business whilst studying for his undergrad at Business School. James has been leading the strategy and delivery of Accenture’s Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda in Scotland since 2019. During this time his team have lead on the expansion of Accenture Scotland’s Corporate Citizenship Partner Network, driven up internal volunteering opportunities (and uptake) for Accenture staff, raised significant funds for charity partners, oversaw the rollout of Movement to Work programmes, and supported the delivery of bespoke pro-bono projects to support our Corporate Citizenship partners. James has seen first-hand the benefits that levelling the playing field can bring for both businesses and young people alike. He’s committed to creating opportunities for all and removing barriers to employment - regardless of background - so that everyone can thrive in the world of work.