James joined Publica as Director of CIC: Access and Inclusion in 2025, and will oversee Publica’s Community Interest Company whilst Director, Dr Ellie Cosgrave is on maternity leave. As a disability campaigner and advocate for accessible cities he will help further its Campaign for Inclusive Cities. James will also lead Publica’s new professional services on access inclusion, providing specialist advice across a range of projects and project stages.

James is joining Publica after eight years delivering social impact at City Bridge Foundation, in a variety of roles, leaving as Head of the Bridge Programme and Total Assets. He has been recognised by both the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 and the Diversity Power List as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK. James has extensive professional experience and achievements working with community groups at local, national and international levels, to which he adds his lived experience around race and disability. James was recently a member of the EDI Advisory Group for the Greater London Authority and currently serves as one of the Mayor’s Design Advocates.