James Mountford’s career has spanned medicine, healthcare management, policy and education. After an early stint as an NHS doctor, James turned to management consulting – sparking an ongoing fascination with how to organise for learning across large systems, and best motivate people. As a Commonwealth Fund/Health Foundation Harkness Fellow, James studied the operations and organisation of American group practices, which provided excellent experience for subsequent Quality Director roles at UCLPartners and the Royal Free London, and as Director of National Improvement Strategy at NHS England.

James is now Health Strategy Officer for Galileo Global Education and Editor-in-Chief of BMJLeader.