
James brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience across the insurance, consultancy, and technology sectors.
Most recently, he served as CFO at BES Group, a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services. Over a three-year period, he played a pivotal role in significantly increasing both turnover and profit through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Prior to that, James held senior finance roles in insurance companies Liberty Specialty Markets and RSA Insurance, where he led large-scale finance transformations, M&A activity, and international expansion initiatives.
At LCP, James will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s financial strategy and operations.
James commented: “LCP is a firm with a strong social purpose – a leader in its traditional markets and expanding into new and dynamic areas. Innovation is at the heart of the firm’s collaborative culture, and I’m thrilled to be joining at such an exciting time in the firm’s growth journey. I’m looking forward to working with its great people to help shape the next chapter of LCP’s success.”
Aaron Punwani, CEO of LCP, added: “James has a track record of accelerating strategic progress and delivering sustainable growth, which makes him an excellent fit for our leadership team. As we continue to expand our services and reach, James’s insight and experience will be invaluable.”