James Collins

James Collins is an accomplished Managing Director with extensive experience in the insurance and retail sectors. Currently leading Gallagher Bournemouth and Vasek Insurance Services, James oversees significant financial responsibilities within highly regulated environments, having successfully managed brands such as Insure4Retirement and Deacon. Previous roles include Managing Director at Ageas Retail, where strategic initiatives improved customer relations and profitability, as well as leading operations at e2save.com and Onestopphoneshop.com, transforming unprofitable units into revenue-generating entities. James's earlier career involved key positions at Geek Squad and Carphone Warehouse, focusing on sales, marketing, and operations management. James holds an MBA from The London School of Economics and Political Science, completed an Advanced Development Programme at London Business School, and earned a degree in Government from the University of Essex.