James Newell

James Newell is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in social initiatives and non-profit sectors. Currently serving as Executive Director of Social Initiatives at GSR and Executive Director at GSR Foundation since October 2022, James focuses on crypto trading and liquidity solutions while also supporting refugee employment through Breaking Barriers as Chair. Previous roles include Executive Director at Groundwork East, Managing Director at Kingston Smith, and lecturer at Bayes Business School. James has contributed to public health as a Trustee and Vice Chair for PAMCA and has held interim positions at organizations like the Royal Air Force Museum and SightLife. James holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in Grantmaking, Philanthropy, and Social Investment from Bayes Business School.