James joined Maddisons in 2017 after almost 25 years in Private Banking and Wealth Management to establish the Lettings arm of the business. He now spends his time advising clients across both the sales and lettings departments. James is married to Deborah and has a real affinity to the town, having lived and worked in Tunbridge Wells for many years.

Wanderlust alternative home:

The Alps - skiing, biking, fresh air!

Tell us one thing not many people know about you:

I am a distant relative of Joseph Lister who was the pioneer of Antiseptic surgery

Signature dish when entertaining?

A huge bowl of chilli with bread and nachos for diving into

What is your burning desire:

To see my 3 children grow up healthy, happy and fulfilled … and for them to visit Deborah and I in our chalet in Les Trois Vallees!

Words to live by:

You’re never wrong to do the right thing