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James Taylor

James Taylor

Watford,HRT

Summary


Senior Executive Talent & Strategy Leader with over 20 years of experience delivering senior-level hiring, commercial advisory, and cross-border team alignment across the UK, Europe, and the US.


Proven track record in leading Partner- and Director-level search within professional services and consulting environments, advising executive stakeholders on leadership acquisition, market intelligence, and organisational growth.


Skilled in managing distributed recruitment teams, building global talent pipelines, and executing high-impact search strategies aligned with business transformation goals.


Experienced in engaging senior stakeholders across high-growth, complex organisations, with a deep understanding of leadership dynamics, strategic hiring, and talent mapping across global markets.
Known for a consultative, data-led approach and the ability to influence and collaborate across cultures, functions, and time zones.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Founder, Director

Quix Recruitment Group
UK | Europe | USA | Caribbean
06.2023 - Current


  • Founded and led a cross-border talent advisory firm specialising in executive search and leadership hiring for Financial and Professional Services clients, including global law and accountancy firms.
  • Oversaw senior-level recruitment mandates, with a focus on Partner and Director appointments, succession planning, and long-term workforce strategy.
  • Built strategic relationships with C-suite and Managing Partners, delivering consultative hiring solutions aligned with growth, transformation, and market entry goals.
  • Directed commercial operations and contract delivery across multiple regulated jurisdictions, ensuring alignment with local compliance, employment, and data privacy standards.
  • Developed global talent mapping and market intelligence capabilities to support proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and diversity-focused executive hiring.

Senior CPG Consultant

GenCanna Acquisition Corp
London, UK & Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
06.2022 - 06.2023


  • Acted as a strategic advisor during a complex, multi-jurisdictional post-acquisition integration, with a focus on organisational design, leadership alignment, and commercial structuring.
  • Advised on the creation of scalable service delivery models, including the setup of sub-entities to support differentiated B2B and B2C structures, aligned with talent, compliance, and governance needs.
  • Provided senior-level input on cross-border workforce planning, internal mobility, and leadership resourcing as part of broader transformation goals.
  • Supported alignment of legal, commercial, and operational frameworks across UK, EU, and US markets, ensuring seamless collaboration across functions and jurisdictions.
  • Helped translate strategic acquisition goals into practical talent and operating frameworks, ensuring business continuity and long-term scalability.

Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer

Taylor Mammon
United Kingdom , Hertfordshire
01.2018 - 06.2022


  • Co-founded and scaled a strategic services firm from inception to acquisition within two years, operating in a highly regulated and rapidly evolving sector.
  • Designed and implemented multi-channel service models, building organisational capacity to support complex client needs across compliance, advisory, and operational delivery.
  • Led the development of cross-border infrastructure across the UK, EU, and US, enabling rapid growth, workforce expansion, and global client onboarding.
  • Oversaw strategic partnerships, senior stakeholder relationships, and high-value contracts, ensuring commercial alignment and long-term value creation.
  • Directed acquisition planning and integration readiness, aligning leadership, operational, and governance frameworks to support a seamless transition to GenCanna Acquisition Corp.

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Vapelux Distribution
United Kingdom, London
01.2012 - 12.2017


  • Founded and scaled a supply chain and distribution business from startup to over £4M in annual revenue within three years, establishing a strong presence in a regulated, high-growth sector.
  • Developed and led multi-channel delivery models, including exclusive global supply agreements and wholesale distribution strategies tailored to international markets.
  • Managed global supplier relationships and high-value contracts, overseeing production cycles of 500,000+ units and ensuring consistent performance across regions.
  • Directed operational transformation to support sustained growth, including commercial restructuring, supplier optimisation, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Built and led a cross-functional leadership team spanning logistics, compliance, and commercial functions, with a focus on structured growth, executional excellence, and governance.

Co-Founder

Xposure Photo Agency (Now Backgrid)
UK | Global, London
01.2001 - 12.2011
  • Co-founded and scaled the business from startup to a globally recognised leader in the entertainment media space, later evolving into Backgrid.
  • Built and managed a distributed network of over 100 contributors worldwide, implementing infrastructure to support content acquisition, licensing, and rapid delivery across global media markets.
  • Designed and executed a scalable business model focused on growth, operational sustainability, and commercial agility in a highly competitive industry.
  • Streamlined internal processes and technology adoption to improve content turnaround, contributor onboarding, and international syndication.
  • Played a central role in securing high-value media partnerships and positioning the business for long-term industry relevance and operational scale.growth, executional excellence, and governance.

Skills

  • Executive Search & Leadership Hiring: Extensive experience leading Partner- and Director-level recruitment across consulting, professional services, and regulated sectors
  • Global Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning: Skilled in building cross-border talent pipelines, advising on organisational design, and supporting leadership resourcing across UK, EU, and US markets
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Trusted partner to C-suite and Managing Partners, with a consultative approach to aligning talent strategy with business transformation goals
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment: Proven ability to lead and mentor geographically distributed teams across recruitment, operations, and commercial delivery



  • Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping: Deep expertise in market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and proactive search strategies to drive informed hiring decisions
  • Organisational Scale & Growth Enablement: Track record of supporting business scale-up through strategic hiring, operational structure, and long-term workforce design
  • Commercial Insight & Business Acumen: Background in founding and scaling businesses, with a strong grasp of how executive hiring impacts performance, client delivery, and profitability
  • Change Management & Post-Acquisition Integration: Experience aligning leadership, culture, and operational frameworks during periods of transformation and growth


Hobbies and Interests

Passionate about travel, fishing, and football. Avid food enthusiast with a love for exploring diverse cuisines. Committed to maintaining a balanced lifestyle by spending quality time with family.

Timeline

Founder, Director

Quix Recruitment Group
06.2023 - Current

Senior CPG Consultant

GenCanna Acquisition Corp
06.2022 - 06.2023

Co-Founder, Chief Commercial Officer

Taylor Mammon
01.2018 - 06.2022

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Vapelux Distribution
01.2012 - 12.2017

Co-Founder

Xposure Photo Agency (Now Backgrid)
01.2001 - 12.2011

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