James Houston

James Houston is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as Finance Director at HBI Laleham since May 2022, James previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Inovia International Ltd, where responsibilities included leading finance and IT functions and driving strategic initiatives. With a track record at Feather & Black as Finance Director and Financial Controller under multiple ownership structures, James successfully managed acquisitions, turnarounds, and market repositioning. Additional roles include Finance Director for Kao Corporation's EMEA Mass Consumer Products division and Senior Finance Manager for Molton Brown, where James consolidated financial results across multiple regions. James's educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Business Studies & Marketing from Nottingham Trent University and a professional qualification as an ACMA CGMA from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.