James leads McKinsey’s worldwide initiatives in sustainable urbanization and economic growth. With experience in more than 30 countries across five continents, he champions ambitious sustainable development and net-zero strategies. James excels in supporting clients with investment attraction, special economic zones, and regional development.
Furthermore, he co-leads our knowledge partnership with C40 Cities—a global network of nearly 100 mayors from leading cities around the world united in action to confront the climate crisis.
James Co-Chairs the UK Government’s Professional and Business Services Council Trade Promotion Working Group. He is also a member of the Advisory Council for the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities and holds the position of an elected Academician of the Academy of Urbanism.