James M.

James M. is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in media and public relations. Currently serving as the Head of Media and PR at Cifas since July 2025, James previously held the position of Head of Communications at Stop Scams UK, where a comprehensive communications strategy was developed to combat fraud. With a background as Senior Communications and Press Officer at openDemocracy, James led content production and collaborated with senior management on digital strategies. Earlier experience includes award-winning reporting for CNN, freelance sports writing, and contributions to major publications like The Times and Daily Mirror. James holds a BA Hons in Politics and Modern History from The University of Manchester and trained in journalism at the London School of Journalism.