James Stewart

Global Partner – Business Services - Accounting, Financial Advisory, HR, Tax Advisory

Professional Services

  • London

Experience

James Stewart is a Global Partner in CF Leadership’s London office and leads the Business Services sector specializing in Accounting, Financial Advisory, HR, and Tax Advisory. His expertise lies in Board and CEO appointments together with global functional expertise in Legal, Compliance & Risk, and Technology, Information, Security, & Digital. 

He advises global clients, including multinational firms, boutique consultancies, and private equity-backed businesses, on leadership transitions, market growth, and operational transformation. James is part of CF Leadership’s Professional Services Executive Committee. 

Prior to joining CF Leadership, James held consulting roles at Deloitte and Oliver Wyman in London and the USA, advising business services clients on strategic growth and operational transformation. 

Education

2001 – 2004: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics (LSE)