James Hales

James Hales is a seasoned professional in business development and corporate finance, currently serving as Senior Director at NorthEdge since July 2016. In this role, James engages with founders and management teams to support their growth ambitions and collaborates on M&A opportunities. Previously, James held positions as Director and Head of Origination at ITC Travel Group, and as Director of Deal Origination at Clearwater International Corporate Finance, where responsibilities included generating mid-market opportunities and managing teams. Additional experience includes interim business development roles at Rendez-Vu Ltd and Celerant Consulting, specializing in various sectors. James began the professional journey as a Business Development Executive at Pareto Law, contributing to sales development for numerous top organizations in the UK.