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An Arts graduate from Glasgow University, James’s first career experience was as a trainee producer with the BBC - cruelly cut short when the graduate intake was unexpectedly culled, and a salutary episode he most certainly did not find informative, educational, nor entertaining!
However, Broadcasting’s loss was to become Retailing’s gain as he was privileged to receive a classic 360-degree retail orientation within the Goldberg Group, a unique heritage Department Store & High Street fashion business based in Scotland. James went on to hold a variety of retail operations and senior development roles within the organisation, culminating in his appointment as Head of Marketing & Advertising.
James joined RMC as a Consultant in 1988 and was subsequently promoted to Marketing Director. In 2007, he was appointed Managing Director, leveraging his retail experience to provide a truly consultative approach to retail clients at home and abroad.
James was instrumental to the development of RMC’s specialist recruitment services for the international shopping centre and outlet sectors. More recently, he assumed a pivotal role in facilitating the expansion of ambitious retail brands into new and emerging markets by brokering joint venture, franchise and licensing partnerships.
When the business day is over, James reverts to Jim as he heads home to his wife (Kathleen), handbag-dog (Beau) and an ever-burgeoning collection of vintage 1960’s guitars, which he regularly exhibits in his capacity as a weekend rockstar.
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