James Dilks-Hopper is a seasoned professional with a background in equity research and a decade of experience in consulting firms. He is a Chartered Accountant with an MEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management from Imperial College London. Dilks-Hopper has extensive experience in identifying and realizing value through organic growth and transactions. Over the years, he has collaborated with several senior stakeholders in the private and public sector to understand key strategic opportunities and risks affecting their operations. Dilks-Hopper employs his analytical and modelling expertise to provide insight that informs and supports strategic direction. His experience in primary and secondary market valuations and involvement in several IPOs and M&As make his recommendations a valuable resource to shareholders. With experience across diverse industry sectors, including retail and transport, Dilks-Hopper has a broad perspective that enables him to approach problems with a unique lens. Currently, he is a Principal Consultant at PA Consulting Group, having previously worked at Ernst & Young and Numis Securities.