James Thomson

James Thomson currently serves as Deputy Principal at Fife College, where responsibilities include collaborating with the Principal on college strategy development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Prior to this role, James held several positions at Ayrshire College, including Vice-Principal of Finance and Director of Finance, Student Funding and Estates, from September 2017 to June 2023. Additionally, James served as a Director at Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, focusing on strategic planning and governance from September 2020 to January 2023, and worked as a Senior Consultant at Scott-Moncrieff from September 2005 to September 2017. Educationally, James holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Business Education from the University of Strathclyde and a Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Aberdeen.