James has been a top influencer throughout his career. Despite his success and his age (80 next May) he continues to give his time and resource every single day to help others and create real change and impact. His influence in the corporate world has ranged from making Bailey’s Irish Cream and Malibu global blockbusters, to seeing $5.8 billion email security company Mimecast founded on his dining-room table. He established the world’s leading Scotch society (past speakers have include King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales) and he is now influencing business of the future by investing heavily in innovative sustainable companies. James’s work has delivered over 10,000 new jobs and £10 billion of brand value to the UK economy over his career – from his days as a senior leader in the world’s biggest liquor companies to the present day as he mentors and finances start-ups. His tireless work for mental health (a new departure in the past six years after he suffered severe depression) is having direct impact: James is the very reason we now have mandatory mental health education in all UK schools. The breadth and depth of his influence is simply outstanding.
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