Jim James

Jim James is an experienced professional in international trade and business development, currently serving as the Head of Mentoring at Newable since August 2022, where contributions include delivering the Help to Grow: Management Course and mentoring initiatives for various government programs. Prior to this role, Jim held significant positions such as Innovation & Growth Specialist Team Manager at Innovate UK EDGE London and Senior International Trade Adviser & Creative Sector Team Manager for the Department for International Trade, overseeing the Creative Industries sector. Previous experience includes roles at UK Trade & Investment, Mark Allen Group, and Haymarket Media Group, where Jim focused on international business development across multiple sectors, including creative media and publishing. Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies from the University of West London and a BTec HND in Business & Finance.