Meet the Team

Huw James

Chair of Heritage and Culture
Company
Business West
Job title
Policy Planning & Delivery Specialist
How long have you been a member of the BJC?

2 years

Why did you join?

I was motivated to join the Bristol Junior Chamber having recently moved into the City of Bristol. I wanted to better connect with a network of young professionals within the region.

Outside of work and the BJC what do you like to do with your spare time?

 Exploring new hobbies (cycling, yoga, show choir) and learning things (British Sign Language, French, and Public Policy), also a regular pub quizzer.

Do you have a favourite event on the BJC calendar?

I wish the answer was better than Wine Tastings … but I’ve really enjoyed the BJC wine tastings – the talks are a great way of storytelling, learning about wine, and getting together as a group to socialise! Bristol has a long history of trading wine, and the expertise coming from that wine trade and, more recently, growing English wine is really fascinating to find about from some real experts.

What’s the best thing about Bristol?

Bit of a bias but the culture and way of life in Bristol is great, such a variety of things to do and places to go. Fish and chips and cans of thatchers on Bordeaux Quay in the sun? – yes please!

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

My sign language name also means “sunshine” ☀️, having just avoided the sign for “late” [taps at watch⌚️👈].