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James Hilburn
Director at Deloitte, ESG M&A Lead
James Hilburn is a Director at Deloitte, specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He leads Deloitte's ESG M&A offering within the firm's financial advisory practice, focusing on helping clients navigate the complexities of integrating sustainability into their business strategies and transactions. Hilburn emphasizes that sustainability plays a crucial role in unlocking business value and can serve as a competitive advantage in M&A activities.12
Before joining Deloitte in August 2021, Hilburn served as the Director of Financial Services at Carbon Intelligence, where he worked with various financial entities to enhance their ESG responses. His career spans over 15 years, during which he has held leadership roles in M&A and corporate venturing, including positions in Deloitte Africa.15 He has a strong background in energy transition investment and net-zero strategy consulting, advising clients on effective funding allocation for sustainable projects.23
Hilburn's expertise is increasingly relevant as ESG considerations become central to investment decisions and corporate strategies. He is known for conducting due diligence to ensure that investments align with ESG principles, thereby enhancing stakeholder value while addressing environmental challenges.34