Reflecting on the role WE played in shaping his career, James said,

In the various roles I held at WE I did everything from scaling a regional office to overseeing a team of 50 to planning and executing WE Days around the world. WE cemented my desire to ensure that my career path was, first and foremost, one of impact. I want to know that my job makes a difference, and thanks to WE, and now at EF, I can safely say it does.

On what James learned at WE,

I developed as a leader in managing large teams and multifaceted projects. One thing I learned in the area of business development is the critical role and value that the business community has in fostering social impact.