James Lambert OBE

During James's time as Chair of National Gallery Global, the company has significantly increased turnover and the financial contribution it makes to the Gallery each year, strengthened its board, and brought in greater industry expertise to transform the commercial arm of the Gallery.

James is a Non-Executive Director at Castle Howard, one of the finest country estates in Britain. Castle Howard is an iconic filming location, including for 'Bridgerton' and 'Brideshead Revisited', and hosts a world-renowned art collection. It welcomes more than a quarter of a million visitors each year. James brings his commercial expertise from the retail industry, supporting the Castle Howard team to grow and diversify its visitors and revenue.

Founding Trustee of IntoUniversity, a local charity which successfully scaled into a national charity with 31 centres. Having retired as Chair, James now sits on the Advisory Panel. The charity currently supports 50,000 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in attaining either a university place or entering the world of work via an apprenticeship, through projects which have been described by The Times as 'the most powerful engine for social mobility in the UK’.

Director of property investment company based in London.

James was a Trustee of Somerset House, a cultural centre in the heart of London which attracts over 3 million visitors a year and combines a historic heritage with a commitment to contemporary culture.

Advised the leadership team at Northeastern University London, the UK arm of Northeastern University, one of the most prestigious research universities in the US.

James led the Old Master Department at Colnaghi, a renowned art dealership with a long history, founded in 1760 in London. It is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious galleries, specialising in Old Masters and fine art from the 15th to the 19th centuries.