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John James

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Non Executive Director at Soho Estates Limited
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

John James is the long-serving Director at Soho Estates, having joined in 1986 and been appointed Managing Director in 2010. He is responsible for the strategy and management of the billion-pound family property portfolio on behalf of his step-daughters, Fawn and India Rose James, and is a vocal advocate for local business interests.

Originally from Cumbria, John moved to London in the 1970s and worked as a catwalk model for brands like Levis before managing West End nightclubs. He lives in the country and is a grandfather. He attended the Carlisle School of Art and Design.

His career began unconventionally for a property tycoon; he was a former catwalk model before his late father-in-law, Paul Raymond, brought him into the business.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Soho Business Climate
As a founder of the Soho Business Alliance and in public letters, he actively campaigns against restrictive council policies on licensing and dining to protect local commerce.
Urban Regeneration
He believes Soho cannot "sit still" and must evolve, championing development projects that make buildings fit for purpose and maintain the area's vibrancy.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Non Executive Director
Soho Estates Limited
4-2025
Managing Director
Soho Estates Limited
3-2020
Director
Soho Business Alliance
Board Director
Heart of London Business Alliance
2-2018
Board Director
Safer London Business Partnership
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Education
1964 - 1971
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Whitehaven Grammer School
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Carlisle School of Art and Design
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