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182 people in our graph share verified history with James — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Ryan ProcterunlockedJames: together at ADV (2017–2020)
×3James: together at Legal & General
×4James: together at Northumbria University
×3James: together at University of Leeds
About
James Foster is a Finance Director at Ward Hadaway with experience in senior finance roles and venture capital investing. He works with technology companies across various stages, focusing on financial strategy and operations.
Experience
- Ward HadawayFinance Directorcurrent2025 — presentNewcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Legal & General CapitalFinance Director, Legal & General Growth Partners2024 — 2025
- Legal & General CapitalHead of Finance, Legal & General Growth Partners2022 — 2024
- ADVHead of Finance2020 — 2022
- ADVTransaction and Investment Lead2017 — 2020United Kingdom
- ADVInvestment Lead2016 — 2017
- Northstar Ventures UKInvestment Manager2015 — 2017Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northstar Ventures UKFinance Manager2014 — 2015Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- SageInsight Analyst2013 — 2014Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- SageManagement Accountant2012 — 2013Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- University of LeedsHR Project Assistant2009 — 2011
Skills & more
Microsoft Excel2SAP1Management3Business Analysis6Analysis5Project Management1Analytical Skills2Start-ups1Team Leadership1Teamwork1Process Improvement
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Colleagues at Accelerated Digital Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Foster?
- James Foster is a Finance Director at Ward Hadaway with experience in senior finance roles and venture capital investing. He works with technology companies across various stages, focusing on financial strategy and operations.
- Where does James Foster work?
- James Foster is Investor at Accelerated Digital Ventures.
- Where did James Foster go to school?
- James Foster studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Accounting and Finance); Northumbria University (Transportation Design, Industrial and Product Design).
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Also attended Northumbria University58
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Shared employers
Also worked at Legal & General Capital17
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