
James has been NNL's Chief Strategy Officer since 2017. He leads the Strategy, Science and Innovation (SSI) directorate within NNL. SSI is a multi-
disciplinary team of strategy, science and technology and communication specialists. SSI is responsible for defining and delivering how NNL fully realises its purpose of using ‘nuclear science to benefit society’ across four key focus areas:
- Clean energy
- Environmental restoration
- Nuclear medicine
- Security and Non-Proliferation.
James works closely with government stakeholders, industry leaders
and academic experts to determine how nuclear science can address some of the major challenges faced by society and implementing strategies for NNL to play its fullest role.
Prior to NNL, James worked in Deloitte’s strategy practice – Monitor Deloitte – leading engagements in the defence, security and policing sectors. His work centred on delivering complex strategy projects for clients in the public and private sector, focusing on business growth, corporate
development and innovation.
Before joining Deloitte, he led the Defence, Cyber and Emergency Services teams at techUK, the trade association representing the UK’s technology companies. This followed a number of years at BAE Systems where his work focused on strategy and international growth, including postings to
Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C. and India.
James started his career in the media, firstly in publishing and then as a journalist, working in both local and national news before specialising in international and security affairs.