James R Phiri

James R Phiri has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. James R started their career as a Management Accountant at DERA in 1997 and then moved to QinetiQ, where they worked as a Senior Management Accountant and later as a Senior Finance Executive. In 2004, they joined Detica PLC as a Management Accountant and eventually became the Finance Manager for the National Security Products Business Area. James R then served as the Head of BU Finance for the Government Division and Finance Manager for the Government & Electronic Systems Group. In 2010, they joined BAE Systems Detica as the Business Unit Financial Controller, and in 2013, they became the Financial Controller for UK Services. James R continued their career at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, where they held roles as a Financial Controller - UK Services and Financial Controller - Continuous Improvement, UK Services. In 2018, they joined Maxwell Leadership as an Executive Program Leader, and in 2019, they became the Financial Controller at Garrison. James R most recently worked as a Digital Business Coach at Sharpist starting in 2020.

James R Phiri has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Management and Systems Science from City, University of London. James R also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from The Open University Business School. In terms of certifications, they are a Fellow of The Institute of Leadership & Management, obtained in June 2020. James R is also a CMgr FCMI, certified by the Chartered Management Institute in January 2020. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Business Partner from CLARITY4D LIMITED in September 2018, and as a Coach, Trainer, and Speaker from The John Maxwell Team in August 2016. James R is also a Senior Practitioner certified by EMCC Global, obtained in May 2021. Although their education history mentions schools such as Hurtwood House School and Christ's College, Blackheath, London, specific degrees or fields of study are not provided for these institutions.