James Harris

Managing Director
20 years of experience in advising on all aspects of executive remuneration
Focus on advising U.K.-listed companies
London
@alvarezmarsal
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James Harris is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax Executive Compensation Services in London. He brings 20 years of experience in advising company boards on all aspects of executive remuneration strategy, design and implementation.

Mr. Harris has extensive experience advising U.K.-listed companies on the development of remuneration policy, design and calibration of incentive schemes, pay benchmarking and shareholder engagement. He has worked with a range of companies on a pan-sectoral basis, including some of the largest FTSE 100 companies, fast-growing FTSE 250, small-cap/AIM clients and private companies.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Harris served as senior Director in Deloitte’s executive compensation practice. He has also worked as an equity analyst, covering the renewable energy sector.

Mr. Harris earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in politics and international relations from the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a CFA Charterholder.

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