James Tattersfield

James Tattersfield is the Founder and CEO of Polar Insight, a B2B research services and growth partner focusing on solving complex commercial challenges.

He has a decade of experience supporting businesses committed to achieving net zero and addressing sales, sustainability, and ESG challenges across various industries like financial services, energy, technology, logistics, and digital media.

James has contributed significantly to fostering confidence for individuals and organizations by providing platforms for sharing meaningful insights globally.

His background includes roles such as Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum, ZINC Fellow in London collaborating on social impact issues, and Founding Board Member of ResearchOS, a community of socially conscious researchers and consultants.

He has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having established ventures like Clarity Impact, a real-time monitoring and evaluation software startup, and engaged in various other entrepreneurial initiatives.

Previously, James focused on strategy and business development with organizations like Latimer Group, fostering authentic dialogues and leading research projects across Europe and other regions.

He co-founded 'Library of Things', a social enterprise promoting community ties and sustainability, showcasing his passion for community-building and early-stage innovation.

James Tattersfield holds an M.A. in Economic History from The University of Edinburgh and is fluent in English, with conversational skills in Portuguese.

He is a Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) and remains open to collaboration and creating new opportunities.