James has over 26 years of experience in investment markets in New Zealand and Australia, including 22 years on the buy side, at Nikko/Tyndall/Guardian Trust, and a cumulative 4 years on the sell side. James holds a Master of Commerce (Hons) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury along with the NZX Stock Exchange Diploma. He has been a member of The Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ) since its formation in 2002.