James Parker

James Parker is a seasoned professional with 17 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant, primarily in the Tech & Media sectors.

He began his career at Price Waterhouse Coopers and has since held various senior financial roles at renowned companies including Jetix, TalkTalk, Hearst Magazines UK, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, Deliveroo, and Appear Here.

James has a strong educational background with First-time passes at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as well as a 1st honours degree in Accounting & Financial Management from Loughborough University.

Throughout his career, James has excelled in scaling, restructuring, and leading teams to drive value and process improvement in dynamic and high-demand environments. He has a passion for team development, efficiency optimization, and delivering tangible value.

As CFO at Appear Here and in his prior roles as Financial Consultant, Finance Director, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Head of Commercial Finance, and Senior Financial Analyst, James has demonstrated a consistent ability to navigate through change and add substantial value to the organizations he has worked with.