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James Ashton

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Board Trustee at Coram Beanstalk
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

James Ashton is the Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance, a Non-Executive Director of a FTSE 250 investment trust, and an accomplished author. A former City Editor for several major UK newspapers, he is an authority on UK capital markets, corporate governance, and economic growth. He earned his Masters from the University of St Andrews.

Outside of his corporate roles, James is deeply committed to promoting childhood literacy. He serves as a Board Trustee for the reading charity Coram Beanstalk. His passion for literature extends to his personal life, where he makes time to read modern fiction and has previously edited his university newspaper.

In memory of his late son, he co-founded and chairs Oscars Book Prize, an annual award for the UKs best childrens picture book.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Board Trustee
Job Level
Junior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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UK Growth Companies
As CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance, he actively champions the interests of small and mid-sized public companies in the UK, focusing on their access to capital and growth.
Capital Market Reform
He frequently speaks and campaigns on the need for UK policy and pension reforms to encourage more investment into British companies.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Board Trustee
Coram Beanstalk
10-2025
Liveryman
The Stationers'​ Company
10-2022
Chief Executive
The Quoted Companies Alliance
10-2020
Non Executive Director
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC
7-2017
Author
Self employed
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Education
1997 - 1998
Postgraduate Diploma
City St George’s, University of London
1993 - 1997
Master’s Degree
University of St Andrews
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