James Bessell

James Bessell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate development within the energy sector. Currently serving as the Group Head of M&A and Portfolio Management at Centrica, James is responsible for global M&A activities and is a member of the Group CFO Leadership Team. Past roles at Centrica include Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for the UK&I and North America Oil & Gas, where James led significant portfolio repositioning efforts. Additionally, James has held non-executive director positions at Spirit Energy and Co-wheels Car Club, and was a board member at CQ Energy Energy Resources Partnership. James' early career at British Gas Business and previous positions at Centrica laid the groundwork for a solid foundation in energy services, business development, and financial analysis. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Exeter and advanced negotiation training from INSEAD.