James joined JH&P as Business Development Director in November 2024. He joined with over 9 years’ experience in Investment and Wealth management after working in different roles at Standard Life Investments from fund sales to IFA’s & DFMs. He then worked at M&G Wealth where he was the first person to join the Model Portfolio Service team. He helped launch, develop and distribute the M&G Wealth MPS across North of England & Scotland and his team was industry wide recognised for their support and service to advisers.

Outside of work, James is an ex professional rugby player who played for Border Reivers & Edinburgh. He also played professionally in Italy and New Zealand and captained Scotland at age-grade level. He remains very much into health and fitness and competes in Hybrid fitness competitions which keep his competitive juices going. He is also a keen fair-weather golfer and enjoys a sauna and dip in the North Sea.