Speaker Bio

James has spent his career working at the interface of the public and private sectors with a focus on mobilising finance. He is committed to working on some of the most challenging global issues focusing on sustainable development and climate change. He is the Head of
Climate Change at NatWest Group supporting the implementation of the bank’s purpose-led strategy.

James and his team were intimately involved in the preparation of NatWest Group’s initial Climate Transition Plan. He is a member of the GFANZ Steering Group and the TPT Delivery Group. He is also a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Group
for the ICAEW and chairs UK Finance’s Sustainability Committee. Prior to this role, he was the Head of the Circular Economy Programme for London.