Business Leadership, Consulting and Advisory services
I'm James Parkhouse, and I specialise in supporting individuals and companies in the business travel, meetings and events management industries in advisory, Non-Executive Director, and senior leadership roles.
I advise Individuals, teams and companies in the business travel, meetings and events sectors
For more than 20 years, I have been building and leading businesses in these sectors and have learned much (with a few scars to show for it...) that I would like to now use to help other businesses in these sectors to develop and grow.
Career Highlights
The highlights of my career that have provided me with the knowledge and experience to support businesses and individuals, through business leadership, consulting and advisory services. Specifically in the business travel, meetings management and events industries.
20202
2009-2023
Chief Executive Officer - Agiito (formerly Capita Travel & Events)
2019-2020
Board Member - Business Travel Association
Played an integral role in the BTA's response to the pandemic and led the association in its dealings with the Rail Industry.
2018-2019
Board Member - GlobalStar Travel Management
Lead member for the UK and EMEA with a focus on bringing new members into the alliance and driving business to it for the benefit of all members.
Education
1995-1996
Cardiff University
Msc(Econ) European Politics and Economics - Distinction
1992-1996
Cardiff University
Bsc(Econ) - Politics and Economics 2:1 honours
Professional skills
- Leading large complex intermediaries with a turnover in excess of £500m
- Culture creation and engagement
- Strategy creation and execution
- Mergers and acquisitions
Languages
English
Spanish
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