James Blandford

James Blandford has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Artlogic, James oversees financial operations for a leading technology provider in the art world. Prior to this, James held key positions as Commercial Finance Director at Mews, where automated hospitality solutions were developed, and as a Commercial Finance Consultant at Inspired Financials, focusing on tech companies and social enterprises. Other notable roles include Head of Group FP&A at Carclo Technical Plastics, Lead Business Partner at Yorkshire Building Society Group, and Head of Finance at Steeper, where significant improvements to financial governance and reporting were achieved. James's educational background includes an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and a CIMA qualification in Management Accounting, complemented by a BSc in Medical Sciences from UCL.