Sebastian James

Sebastian Richard Edward James is currently a Director at U K Insurance Ltd., a Trustee at the Museum of Modern Art Oxford, a Trustee at Tablets for Schools, a Senior Vice President at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., and a Trustee at DSG International Foundation.
Previously, he held the position of Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Currys Retail Group Ltd. from 2013 to 2018, Chief Executive Officer at R&Q Sis Ltd. from 2006 to 2008, Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Currys Plc from 2014 to 2018, Chairman at INK Publishing (Holdings) Ltd., Strategy Director at Mothercare Plc from 2002 to 2003, and Independent Non-Executive Director at Direct Line Insurance Group Plc from 2014 to 2023.
He is also currently the President, Managing Director & Director at Boots UK Ltd. until 2024.
In terms of education, Mr. James is a graduate of the University of Oxford and holds an MBA from INSEAD.