James joined HIGHVERN in 2026 as part of the acquisition of Oak Fund Services in Guernsey.

With over 20 years’ experience in fund administration services, James has held a range of board appointments for fund management and licensed fund investment companies incorporated in Guernsey and in other jurisdictions.

Prior to joining HIGHVERN, James worked with a broad range of private equity, infrastructure, debt, and energy funds, including listed entities on Euronext and the London Stock Exchange.

He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and the Institute of Directors.

Areas of Expertise

Fund Administration
Corporate

Qualifications

  • BEng (Hons) in Metallurgy from the University of Surrey
  • MBA from Henley Management College