James is currently based in South Korea , he majored in English and Spanish and Convention management. He has extensive experience of the convention industry and has managed over 100 conventions and exhibitions, including Sports events in South Korea and East Asia.

Previously James has undertaken the following roles:

- CEO, SJSKP Co., Ltd. (Global Marketing, Convention, Exhibitions). 2002
- CEO, Golden Speakers Bureau in Korea (The first professional Speaker Bureau in Korea) ~ 2005
- Chief Executive Director, International Affairs, The 4th Busan TAFISA Games (patrons by IOC, UNESCO) : 2008
- Former Chief Managing Director, The London Speaker Bureau Hong Kong / Asia (has managed over hundreds of world renowned vips/speakers including Former President of USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev, Dr. Jacques Attali, Dr. Guy Sorman)


His current roles encompass:

- CEO, COMPASS Co., Ltd Global Consulting Group (Business Management/Consulting/Marketings, Global Negotiations, Conventions, Exhibitions, MICE Industry)
- Chief Executive/Advisor for overseas business, U-Engine Co., Ltd (IT Company producing open-source BPM Software)