Jim has been in the financial sector for over 35 years.

During this time he has held various roles, from Country Director of one of the largest international advisory firms at the time, to CEO of a DIFC-regulated hedge fund and private equity firm, with over $2.8bn of assets under management.

He lived and worked in the Middle East and Asia for over 20 years, latterly running a consultancy business advising on business development and product distribution.

Jim enjoys a very extensive global network and can count hedge fund managers, private equity professionals, asset managers, institutions and family offices as close contacts.

Having returned to the UK four years ago, Jim has focused upon the links between India and East Africa and is delighted to join LSM as Commercial Director.