James Hawksworth

Managing Director - Financial Services EMEA at Williams Lea

James Hawksworth has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. James started their career in Harrods in 1987 as a Business Trainee and worked their way up to become an Assistant Buyer. James then moved to House of Fraser as a Sales Manager before joining ALPHA Retail Network as a Retail Manager. In 1996, James returned to Harrods and served as an Area Sales Manager, rising to the position of Divisional Sales Manager. James then worked at LVMH FRAGRANCE BRANDS as an Area Business Manager before joining Tanner Krolle as a UK Retail Manager. James then worked at Selfridges as a Sales Manager before transitioning to the role of Business Director at Williams Lea in 2020. During their tenure at Williams Lea, they held various positions including Account Manager, Client Services Manager, and Account Director in the Investment Banking sector. James'smain responsibilities included strategic development, operational enhancement, and business growth. James's accomplishments in this role include retaining underperforming accounts, implementing a companywide service delivery model, securing approval for an RFP avoidance proposal, and identifying new revenue and service streams.

James Hawksworth attended the College for the Distributive Trades from 1987 to 1990. In 2010-2011, they pursued a CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management from the Chartered Management Institute. Most recently, in 2018-2019, James enrolled in Squared Online, Avado - Digital Marketing program.

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Previous companies

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Timeline

  • Managing Director - Financial Services EMEA

    March 1, 2024 - present

  • Business Director

    June, 2020

  • Group Account Director - Investment Banking

    June, 2017

  • Account Director - Investment Banking

    February, 2017

  • Client Services Manager - Investment Banking/ Financial Servuces

    January, 2011

  • Account Manager - Investment Banking

    2007

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