James is an information security professional with a career spanning major organisations including IBM, Fujitsu and the Co-op Group. As head of information security at Ridge, James leads the information security function, ensuring the business is protected against evolving threats. He is responsible for embedding robust security practices across the organisation and ensuring information is managed in line with strict security requirements. His forward‑looking, solutions‑led approach helps Ridge navigate risk effectively while maintaining strong operational resilience. He holds CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GCIH and ISO 27001 lead implementor accreditations.