James Fothergill

James Fothergill is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial strategy and policy influence, currently serving as the Commercial Director at TheCityUK since January 2021, where the focus is on supporting financial and professional services companies. Prior to this role, James held multiple positions at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) from July 2002 to November 2020, including Commercial Director, London Director, Head of Education & Skills, Head of Public Services Policy, and Senior Policy Adviser, contributing to key strategies that impacted business engagement and government policy. James Fothergill holds a Diploma in European Policy Process and a Bachelor of Science in Politics from Cardiff University.