James Hilburn

James Hilburn is an ESG (environmental, social & governance) expert, dedicated to driving sustainability and commerce forward through innovative business solutions. He studied at St Stithians College and pursued his Bachelor of Business Science in Finance and Information Systems at the University of Cape Town. He has worked with many organizations, including Deloitte, Carbon Intelligence, Lumen Capital Partners, Eco Navitas, TechnoServe, and McKinsey & Company, holding high-ranking positions as a UK ESG M&A Leader, Financial Services Director, Founding Partner, Founder & CEO, Deloitte Innovation & Deloitte Ventures Leader, and Business Advisor. His expertise in ESG has made him an invaluable asset to his corporate and private equity clients across the M&A lifecycle by harnessing ESG stewardship as a source of sustained competitive advantage.