James is Control Risks’ Chief Operating Officer. Based in Singapore, he sits on our Executive Committee. He brings strategic direction and alignment, as well as energy and passion, to delivering operational excellence for our business.
As an advisor to MNCs and local organisations, James also sets out the strategies that will allow them to manage the risks to their businesses, and to maximise their commercial opportunities in new investments and ventures. James helps clients to resolve complex problems and geopolitical risk issues, ranging from security in remote locations, to regulatory investigations, compliance and disputes. He works primarily in Asian markets but also globally, often in dynamic and complex environments.
Recent engagements include:
- Supporting a major international financial institution to understand, assess and mitigate the geopolitical risks to its businesses in North Asia
- Delivering a unique security staffing model to a global bank that is market-leading in its innovative approach
- Conducting detailed due diligence on senior leadership hires in India for a major global technology company, ensuring integrity and peace of mind for the client
James brings more than 20 years of global leadership experience with Control Risks and in Asia, with demonstrable insight into all APAC markets, risk issues, clients and opportunities. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve their goals, and they trust James to deliver for them, knowing that he places their success above all else.
He holds a BA (Hons) degree in French and German from Manchester University, and an MLITT degree in Irish and Scottish Studies from Kings College, Aberdeen University. He also holds the International Certificate of Risk Management (Distinction) from the UK Institute of Risk Management (IRM).