James is a globally experienced consultant with extensive executive search experience, following a corporate career in the oilfield services sector.
Professional Focus
More than 20 years’ experience in executive search, working with clients ranging from global entities to private equity portfolio companies
North America Regional Leader of Industrial Practice Group; Member of Board Services Practice Group
Over 20 years in the oilfield services industry in management and human resources roles
Specializes in the energy and industrial sectors, including oil & gas exploration and production, oilfield services, midstream, and general manufacturing
Expertise in all functions within the traditional corporate structure, as well as those unique to the global energy and chemical process industries
Business Expertise
23 years with leading global oilfield services company Schlumberger, beginning in field engineering, followed by leadership roles in management and human resources in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia
Vice President of Human Resources of Applicon, CAD/CAM software subsidiary of Schlumberger
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practice
Industrial, Practice Member
Global Cross-Sector Practices
CEO & Board Services, Practice Member
Additional Sector Expertise
Energy, Sub-Sector Practice Member
Oilfield Services
Technology
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from University of Nottingham, in United Kingdom
Affiliations & Awards
Former Board Member, Boyden World Corporation, Board of Directors
Past Global Chairman, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants
Past Americas Council Chair, Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants
Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Member, Society of Exploration Geophysicists
2015 Recipient of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants Gardner W. Heidrick Award
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