James was an executive director of BNP Paribas Real Estate, heading four of their business lines and was on the UK Board. He is also an advisor to Stanhope, the developer who purchased the former BBC Television Centre in West London, presented the monthly Estates Gazette podcast, Real Talk.
As the head of BNP Paribas Real Estate's main operations, James oversaw four significant business units and was a member of the UK Board. He also provides guidance to Stanhope, the firm that acquired the former BBC Television Centre in London, and presents a regular podcast called Real Talk.