James Edmondson has a diverse background in business development and operational management, currently serving in multiple roles at The Forward Trust since March 2019, including Business Development Manager and Service Development Manager. Edmondson's prior experience includes leadership positions at FABRICA TEXTILES LTD. as Director and at Elobina as Head of UK Operations. Earlier career roles at Citi and Fidelity International involved client valuations and pricing analysis. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Addiction Studies from King's College London and a BA in Political Studies from the University of Leeds. Additionally, Edmondson contributes as a volunteer at The Phoenix.