Hands On

Sometimes, organisations need someone who will roll up their sleeves and get the job done.  Whether in governance or executive roles, James has a strong reputation for doing exactly that.  His ability to assess detail, identify risk, seize opportunity, and align initiatives to strategy sets him apart.  With decades of restructuring and governance experience at KPMG and Ferrier Hodgson, bolstered by executive education at the Australian Institute of Company Directors and INSEAD, he brings a pragmatic, commercial, and people focused lens to leadership.

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  • James brings a distinctive lens to risk and strategy in the boardroom, shaped by governance roles at KPMG and Ferrier Hodgson and decades of restructuring experience.  As a restructuring professional, having witnessed firsthand how Board missteps can lead to company failures, damage organisational success and personal reputations, he offers both insight and healthy challenge.  A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, James would be a valuable addition to any boardroom. 

  • A hands on operator by nature, with deep experience leading businesses through change in his restructuring career and executive roles at KPMG, James is an ideal candidate for interim leadership positions where a steady, experienced hand is need, whether as Chief Executive or Chief Restructuring Officer.

  • Stakeholder management is arguably the most critical element of both crisis response and opportunity realisation.  It goes beyond winning hearts and minds; it’s about recognising that your goals and your stakeholders’ goals may differ.  The ability to work effectively with stakeholders is central to trust, integrity, reputation, and ultimately, the outcome.