James is Director at 17 LifeWorks and co-Founder of Omne|WX.  Both companies are geared to supporting sustainability and consumer-driven workplaces post-COVID.

 

James recently left Goldman Sachs where he worked in various client engagement roles for 14 years.  Prior to Goldman Sachs, he worked for Hyatt Hotels in Tokyo.   James is a Real Estate and Corporate Services management professional with extensive leadership experience across financial services and luxury hospitality in North and South Asia.

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James is passionate about gender parity and women empowerment and is committed to helping NINEby9 to achieve its objectives.  He and his wife Hazuki have two children.

 

James holds a BA in History from Dartmouth College and a number of lifelong learning certifications, primarily in sustainability and financial management.  He enjoys practicing yoga, outdoor sports and all kinds of cooking adventures.