James van Thiel

Trustee

With over 30 years of executive experience, James has a proven track record in digital marketing, sales, services, and support at leading companies in the UK and the Netherlands, including 18 years spearheading customer-facing teams in Google's advertising business across EMEA. His passion extends to promoting STEM education and fostering startup communities having launched successful initiatives and sat on the advisory boards with the Netherlands Science Centre NEMO and The Next Web. A graduate in Business Studies from City University Business School, he spent the first part of his career in the travel industry starting at British Airways Plc. 

A native of the Netherlands, James’s strong familial connection to Jersey and lifelong visits to Jersey Zoo, both as a child and with his own children, have fuelled a desire to contribute to the environment and wildlife conservation. He is eager to leverage his extensive business acumen to contribute significantly to Durrell’s vital mission.