james.

James’ background is a mishmash of IT, sales and marketing. He’s an ideas guy, with a never-ending stream of ways we can do things differently (often to Kit’s torment). Outside of work he’s busy juggling family life with various hazardous hobbies like mountain bikes and snowboards. All the stereotypical ‘web guy’ stuff.

He’s happiest either right in the middle of a chaotic, 100 ideas a minute strategy session or riding a bike solo in the back end of nowhere. A self-confessed coffee and beer snob.

When it comes to food, shellfish would kill him and he has a strong aversion to cucumber and mushrooms – but would have your arm off for a good curry.

A born-and-bred scouser who moved to Scotland aged ten, he remains a long-suffering Liverpool supporter.

He’s a keen but untalented musician and happy being the worst guitarist, drummer or uke player in any group setting.

Get to Know james

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?

It’ll be fine. Don’t overthink it. You’ll work it out once you get going.

If I’m allowed a second one: Stay away from French cars.

What’s one hobby or activity that helps you recharge?

Mountain biking.

It’s impossible to think about much else when riding on the raggy edge of something that could put you in A&E. Plus, outdoors, fresh air, exercise and a brilliant community spirit.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

Imposter syndrome can – and still does – kick like a horse – even 14+ years in.

If you were a colour what would you be and why?

Forest green. I’d like to think I’m normally a pretty calm influence when the shit’s hit the fan.

Does green mean calming? I don’t know – I pay other people to be good with colours!

If you could learn one completely new skill tomorrow, what would it be?

I wish I could speak a foreign language or two.

My Grandad spoke Polish, English, German, Italian and Russian fluently. I’ve managed a basic grasp of English and the ability to order two beers in a few countries.

What’s a hill you’ll gently die on?

I’ve very nearly died on many hills already. Usually either on two wheels whilst listening to something by The Prodigy.

But ‘look after your team, they’ll look after your clients and everybody wins’ seems to have got us this far.

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