James Bielby

James Bielby has extensive experience in the publishing and food sectors, currently serving as Chief Executive at FWD since 2009 and as a Council Member at the Food and Drink Sector Council since 2020. Prior to these roles, James Bielby held editorial positions at Newtrade Publishing from 2004 to 2009, including Retail Express editor and The Fed Editor. James Bielby began the career in journalism as a reporter and sub-editor for various publications from 1999 to 2004 and worked in Information Services at News UK from 1997 to 1998. James Bielby earned a BA in English Literature from Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd between 1993 and 1996.