James Robinson

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales - Corporate Finance Qualification

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales - Corporate Finance Diploma

Huddersfield University - BA (Hons) in History

charity 

Personally, James has raised money numerous times for charity through various physical challenges including: a 10k run at Heaton Park for Cancer Research UK, the Greater Manchester run for The Christie, the National Three Peaks Challenge for The Christie, the Great North Run for Cancer Research UK, and the Tour de Manc for Hematology & Transplant Support, Forever Manchester and The Booth Centre. 

SUCCESS

James has enjoyed many successes during his career, completing over 70 transactions including the acquisition of Thompson Contracts (UK)  to Sigma Group (backed by Three Hills Capital Partners), one of Benchmark International UK’s biggest deals. Other signature transactions include the sale of Knowles Fleet, Benchmark’s first sale to an employee ownership trust. This has led to James being recognised with awards in the industry, including Young Accountant of the Year at the Young Professionals Awards.