James is an experienced business development advisor specializing in developing countries. Having graduated from a Japanese university, he began his career working as project manager for the supply chain operations of a global beverage manufacturer in Japan.

He also served as manager of household chemical business of a Japanese chemicals manufacturer, covering ASEAN countries and Africa, before assuming his current role as Head of M.E and Africa Business Development in Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC Japan.

His expertise is anchored on go to market strategy that involves strategic partnerships and joint ventures in developing countries. He has advised Japanese Multinational companies and Government agencies in Automotive sector, Food Value Chain sector, Financial and Insurance sector that includes financial inclusion in developing markets, Mining sector, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Life sciences.

He has also worked with the African Development Bank and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) on Africa engagements. He has advised METI (Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry, Japan) and MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan) on numerous projects and occasions.

He is also a frequent speaker on TV and at seminars on doing business in Africa for companies and local governments in Japan. Fluent in English, Japanese and Swahili. James is also the author of the Japanese book; Africa, The Last Frontier – Business Opportunities and Risks (Nippon Jitsugyo Publications, 2014).