James Barton

James Barton has extensive experience in learning and development, currently serving as the Digital Learning Manager at Whitbread since June 2025. Prior to this role, James worked at Royal Mail for nearly a decade, holding positions such as Head of Learning and Development, Digital Learning & Design Manager, and Online Learning Manager. Key responsibilities included overseeing the Digital Academy platform, leading the learning design team, and introducing innovative learning technologies. Earlier in James's career, experience included working as a Delivery and Collections Driver at Parcelforce Worldwide. James holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from De Montfort University and has completed the Management Acceleration Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.