Ensures clients get optimal value from their supplier relationships and business transformation investments.

James has advised the boards, C-suite and executives of companies such as Fonterra, ATO, IAG, Serco, nbn, Energy Australia, Toll, AusNet, Ausgrid, Rio Tinto and RMIT on their sourcing, operating model and partner relationships. 
Developed a contemporary procurement and supplier management operating model for ANZ region’s largest General Insurer managing $1B+ of annual spend that delivered $120m in contract benefits (including $66m in hard savings) while improving performance and risk management practices in the first year of operation. 
Led the outsourcing of several IT functions including negotiating outcomes that delivered +$70M in savings and created best practice service contracts for an insurer.
Transformed a relationship with a key partner of Fonterra: exploring operating model issues in both client and supplier driving dissatisfaction; setting the relationship on a course for long-term benefit.
Advised the Board of a financial services start-up (Lygon) on long-term supply agreements for the Blockchain technology that is the foundation of the business model.
Supported the CIO of a leading energy company with optimisation opportunities, supplier negotiations and IT Operating Model design.