James heads up hanover's commercial business stream providing strategic counsel on public policy, crisis communications, stakeholder management and brand support campaigns to a full range of corporate and voluntary sector clients.
With over 17 years experience of communication counsel and campaign management, James has worked as both consultant and client, holding a number of leading in-house communication positions. A senior member of the Liberal Democrats, he has advised previous Leaders of the Party as well as serving as local councillor in a variety of senior roles, including chair of the planning committee.