James Hillier

James Hillier is an accomplished professional in the field of athletics, currently serving as the Athletic Director and Head Coach at Reliance Odisha Athletics High Performance Centre with Reliance Foundation since November 2019. Prior experience includes leadership roles at England Athletics as National Event Lead - Speed, focusing on talent pathways in sprints, hurdles, and relays, and mentoring coaches at The Premier League. Hillier also held the position of High Performance Coach at British Athletics, contributing to the success of professional athletes in major competitions, and served as Director at Connect Sports Consultants, overseeing a national sports training and education program. Hillier holds an MBA and a Masters in Business Administration from Drake University, as well as a BSc in Sport & Exercise Sciences from the University of Birmingham.