James Jarman

James Jarman is a Managing Director in the Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting. James has more than 15 years of experience with FTI Consulting, advising companies on complex, multistakeholder communications matters.

James specialises in financial services with a strong track record of driving media, employee and investor campaigns for multinational clients spanning alternatives, asset management, private and commercial banking, investment banking, insurance and fintech.

James has a particular focus advising companies on communicating effectively with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions amid event-driven situations, including M&A transactions and issues management.

James’s prior engagements have included clients’ regional expansion, positioning and narrative development, market entry/exit, cross-border transactions, contested M&A, shareholder activism and disputes, litigation, market consultations, media relations, change management, fundraising and crisis preparedness and response, as well as other events impacting reputation.

James leverages his prior background in e-commerce and web development to integrate digital strategies and tools across communications campaigns.