James’ main responsibilities at Speed Sourcing Ltd are business development and sustainability. He also helps with sourcing up-and-coming fashion brands to bring into the company’s portfolio.

He regularly meets emerging fashion brand owners, and mentors them along their brand and company growth journey.

His additional interests include innovation within social impact, smart cities, male allyship, youth mentorship and empowerment, and innovation and tech in general.

James obtained his B.Sc in Liberal Arts, focusing on the Arts, from Skidmore College in New York, USA, and his M.A. in International Affairs from Peking University in Beijing, China.