About

Very few can make finance fun or exciting, but James does. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, Adjunct Associate Professor at NUS, and creator of the groundbreaking Financial Storyverse®, he has built a breakthrough learning ecosystem that transforms finance into stories that are clear, engaging, and unforgettable.

He also holds registered trademarks for several original finance education tools and concepts, including Financial Storyverse®, Count Jargon®, and Accounting in a Box®.

With Big 4 credentials and experience as Regional Head of Finance for a Fortune 500 company, James now dedicates his expertise to corporate training and education. He has trained leaders and professionals throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

His work has been featured by ISCA in a special Teachers’ Day tribute and he was honoured as one of Singapore’s 60 most celebrated trainers and speakers in the SG60 celebrations.

James is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest earned designation in the global speaking industry, awarded to those who demonstrate sustained excellence and client impact. Known for his enthusiasm in imparting learning and his unique sense of humour shaped by how he sees numbers, James brings a fresh and relatable voice to finance education.

He is the author of Once Upon a Balance Sheet.