James Found

Background

About James Found

A highly respected Investor Relations and finance professional with extensive experience in leading and developing Investor Relations, Corporate Reporting, Finance and Treasury functions. Currently heading up Investor Relations for FTSE 100 financial services company, Hargreaves Lansdown, with a proven track record in developing and implementing IR strategies that enhance the company’s reputation and credibility among investors, analysts and the wider financial community. Trusted advisor to the Executive team and PLC Board on a range of investor, governance, wider stakeholder and strategic issues. James has a deep understanding of the drivers of investor and sell-side sentiment and an ability to effectively engage and build relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Through managing financial results, trading updates, investor presentations, investor roadshows, investor events, sell-side relationships, market consensus and competitor and industry analysis James can provide quality market intelligence and investor feedback to enhance Board decision-making and stakeholder management. James is a qualified Chartered Accountant, with a BSc in Economics and Accounting.