James Almond

James joined Duke Street in 2015.
He is a member of the investment committee and is responsible for fundraising, running the co-investment programme and investor relations.
He began his career with Phillip Capital before founding Cornhill Asset Management in 2004 and Cornhill International Payments in 2007.
James exited Cornhill via a sale to private equity and joined Octopus Investments in 2012, where he was responsible for building the institutional funds business line from scratch, running product development and fundraising.
James has a degree in Biological Sciences from Exeter University, is a CFA charterholder and a guest lecturer at London Business School.
He has also served as a senior adviser to the Charities Aid Foundation, advising multiple charities, trusts and endowments on investments.