James joined Leathes Prior in 2003, originally as an IT Assistant. Over the years, he has grown with the firm, taking on increasing responsibilities and stepping into his current position as IT Manager in 2009.
Outside of work, James enjoys spending quality time with his family and is a dedicated supporter of Norwich City Football Club. His interests span a wide range of activities, including football, cycling, photography, gaming, and reading. He also has a passion for learning and using new technologies.
James brings a wealth of experience in managing and evolving complex IT environments. With a strong background in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, hyperconverged infrastructure, and network architecture, he has successfully led initiatives across device and user management, cybersecurity, and hardware configuration.
Beyond his technical expertise, James has developed skills in operational leadership, including team management, business development, budgeting, vendor relations, reporting, and ensuring compliance across systems.
As IT Manager, he oversees the full technology stack — covering servers and systems, cloud-based telephony, mobile devices, multifunction copiers, and the implementation of security protocols that safeguard the organisation’s infrastructure.