James was born and raised in North London. He went on to study Business at the University of Nottingham Trent, where he gained a comprehensive understanding of subjects such as economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior.
After graduating, James returned to London to begin his career as an accountant, where he gained experience auditing companies across a wide range of industries and managing Non-Resident Landlord (NRL) accounts for clients with property in both the UK and the UAE.