James Hooper

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About James Hooper

Tomorrow’s success rests on how we think about change, today. The future of all of our businesses is in our hands – and it is only if we act now, and transform, that we will thrive. Transformation may be a catch-all-term, but the skills required to lead it effectively aren’t. My experience partnering with hundreds of large, complex organisations across sectors, has shown me that the only way to architect and deliver true transformation (and innovation) is through multi-layered, connected thinking. Thinking that starts with solid business growth strategy, underpinned by sophisticated market validation, and ends with a roadmap of change that considers all organisational levers and interconnections. Bringing together credible expertise in how culture, L&D and talent strategy can fuel business performance with hands-on commercial C-level leadership experience in growing and scaling businesses, I connect people, product and performance. I rapidly spot opportunities, understanding both operational root causes and the big picture dynamics that sit at a sector and market level. I can see both tangible and intangible elements of business that drive performance, while anticipating risks that may derail success. Combined with an eye for commercialisation of untapped markets and an entrepreneur’s understanding of positive risk-taking, I help businesses to reposition for growth while building organisational agility, resilience and capability. Please feel free to connect.