James Owen Lewis

Creating businesses and economies where people can thrive ๐ŸŽ† | LinkedIn Top Voice ๐Ÿ“ฃ | International Keynote Speaker ๐ŸŽค

London, England, United Kingdom

About

My mission is to embed human sustainability in the fabric of organisations; I strategize on wellbeing, safety, security, human rights, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring businesses not only flourish but also genuinely support their people. My approach has been instrumental in advising clients on cultural and leadership transformation, leveraging the unique insights dyslexic thinking brings to problem-solving and innovation.

Experience

  • Consulting Director at Tribe Culture Change
    Jul 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr

  • Chief Executive Officer at Quales Consultancy
    Jun 2012 - Present ยท 14 yrs 1 mo

    โ€ข Spearheaded initiatives to foster organizational cultures that prioritize health, safety, and leadership development. โ€ข Collaborated with entertainment companies to enhance physical security measures and employee well-being. โ€ข Developed training programs that improved employee engagement scores by 25%, leading to a more productive workforce.

  • Deloitte (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Global Human Sustainability Leader
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 ยท 3 yrs 11 mos

      I lead our global client facing human sustainability proposition at Deloitte, advising organisations on how to leverage the opportunities people bring to their businesses. The human sustainability proposition covers a range of topics that includes Health & Safety, Wellbeing, Security, Culture & Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Rights etc.

    • Visiting Lecturer
      Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 ยท 9 mos

      As a visiting Lecturer at Deloitte University EMEA, I have the privilege of leading impactful courses such as 'High Impact Leadership' and 'Negotiation Fundamentals'. Working closely with EMEA Senior Managers, Directors and Partners, I facilitate interactive sessions to help them make a lasting impact in their roles. Through collaborative learning experiences, I support participants in enhancing their leadership abilities and negotiation skills, creating a dynamic environment for professional development.

    • Health, Safety and Environment Practice - Deputy Lead
      Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 ยท 1 yr 6 mos

  • Technical Director at British Safety Council
    Jul 2018 - Mar 2020 ยท 1 yr 9 mos

    I was the senior technical practitioner within BSC, owning the strategy for all BSC's health, safety, wellbeing and environment activity. I ran the Audit and Consultancy division, responsible for P&L for the function, managing a team of 35 and improving the lives of over 2 million people.

  • Director of Corporate Resilience and Sustainability at Deliveroo
    Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 ยท 9 mos

    My role at Deliveroo had responsibility for the UK, Spain, France, Neatherlands, Germany, Belgium, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Australia and USA. I was responsibly for strategy and its implementation for Health & Safety, Food Safety, Business Continuity, Physical Security, Crisis Management and Environment for all Deliveroo activities. These included rider operations, construction and management of Deliveroo Editions ( circa 500 kitchen units provided to restaurants globally), real estate, facilities management, events and corporate activities.