Hayley James

As Co-Founder and Executive Director, Hayley has managed and guided the Ampersand International journey from inception in 2008.

Hayley holds 20+ years experience in entrepreneurship, executive search, human performance & leadership. Entrepreneurial by nature, Hayley has founded two successful start-ups, together with a foundational career in senior management with global blue-chips.

Hayley is known for identifying talent, driving competitive advantage for people and business alike. An internationally accredited Performance Coach & qualified in the Neuroscience of Leadership, Hayley knows how to help leaders influence & leverage their careers whilst building out-performing teams.

With an infectious energy and desire for helping people step into their full & greatest potential, Hayley is a driver of human performance, leadership, career management, executive coaching, growing brands, people & cultures.

Hayley is someone to know with deep corporate networks & an impeccable reputation as one of the industry’s most influential and progressive leaders in her field.