James is a global ambassador representing Silent Eight at conferences, round tables, chairing panels, media work and much more. His role involves him engaging with various stakeholders including government entities, law enforcement, advisory panels, academic institutions, professional bodies and particularly global financial institutions. His objective is simple - develop the critical thinking of how we can fight financial crime and overcome the barriers which enable criminals and terrorist financiers to harm our society. James helps firms achieve an  understanding of how the solutions that Silent Eight can tailor to your firm for your unique challenges, in order to fight financial crime together and become YOUR AI Financial Crime Compliance Partner.

As Global Lead for AML & Sanctions Compliance at the International Compliance Association (ICA), I am dedicated to developing future compliance leaders and advancing the fight against financial crime. James lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of qualifications, from introductory to advanced levels, across key financial crime disciplines. Beyond education, I actively contribute to the global compliance community through thought leadership, specialist content, and public speaking — with a particular focus on emerging risks like illegal wildlife trafficking, AI and extremism.

His career spans over a decade, including 12 years as a senior Anti-Money Laundering Investigator for a Tier 1 global bank in the Middle East, as Money Laundering Compliance Officer and AML investigations specialising in anti money laundering, sanctions, terrorist financing, and fraud.

James firmly believes that knowledge and technology not only sharpens professional expertise but plays a vital role in protecting societies and preserving lives.