James Bentley

James Bentley currently serves as Senior Vice President at Proxima, part of Bain and Company, where responsibilities include leading strategic procurement initiatives for large companies and advising Private Equity firms. Prior to this role, James held the position of Regional Director at GardaWorld, overseeing a significant business unit focused on security services in Iraq. James has also worked in procurement with WPP, where efficiency improvements were accomplished across multiple operating companies. Previous experience includes leadership roles at Hawtrey Dene Group, PA Consulting Group, and service as a Commissioned Officer in the British Army, demonstrating a strong background in team leadership and operational management in challenging environments. James completed education at Radley College.