
James is a consultant and coach working in elite sport, the corporate world, the public sector and top business schools
Prior to founding Highgate Partners in 2017, he worked as an occupational psychologist for leading consulting firms, within executive search, and as an in-house specialist.
James led the consulting business, and was a senior manager & shareholder at Talent Q – a high growth assessment business which was acquired 2014 by Hay Group.

James has a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology. He is a Chartered Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He is certified to use a wide range of assessment instruments. He is qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
In his career he has worked with some of the world’s leading organisations across most sectors, focusing on coaching, assessment and leadership development.
James enjoys applying the science of psychology in the workplace. Clients tell him they appreciate his down-to-earth style, and practical approach to solving problems.

Professional memberships:
Associate Fellow and Chartered member of the Divisions of Occupational and Coaching Psychologists – The British Psychological Society
Registered psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK
Member of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists in the USA.



