James Wallington

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Head of Europe, Capital Formation at L Catterton

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

James is the Head of Europe, Capital Formation at L Catterton, specializing in private markets. His career includes roles as Managing Director at CVC Capital Partners and Director at Babson Capital. A graduate of Kings College London, he was named a Rising Star by Private Debt Investor in 2019. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, diligent, knowledgeable, and personable.

Outside of his primary professional role, James is a passionate investor in sustainable agriculture. He has backed Pluckd, a project to create the largest net-zero tomato greenhouse in the United States, which utilizes innovative carbon-capture heating systems.

He is a personal investor in a project creating the largest net-zero, carbon-capture-heated tomato greenhouse in the U. S.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Building Consumer Brands
His move to consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton was driven by a long-held passion for the companies and brands they build.
Sustainable Agriculture
He is a proud personal investor in Pluck'd, a large-scale, net-zero greenhouse project for growing tomatoes, reflecting an interest in sustainability and food systems.
Private Market Investing
His entire career has been in private capital, with senior roles at CVC Capital Partners, Babson Capital, and Partners Group, focusing on private equity and credit.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Head of Europe, Capital Formation at L Catterton
1-2022
Investor at Pluck'd
8-2017 - 12-2025
Managing Director at CVC Capital Partners
7-2013 - 8-2017
Director, Private Capital at Babson Capital (now called Barings)
5-2011 - 7-2013
Associate, Investment Solutions at Partners Group

Education

Master of Science (MS) from King's College London
Colouring In (a.k.a Geography) from King's College London

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Exp : 15 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Europe, Capital Formation at L Catterton
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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