Having qualified in Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art, Jim has spent his career leading the design and construction of high-quality commercial and residential buildings.
As a director of London and Paris Properties, he supervised the delivery of a number of prestigious new build and refurbishment projects. In 1991 he launched his own architectural practice, TateHindle, with partner Andrew Tate. He sold the business in 2108 to follow new business ventures in the property sector.
A keen sailor and sports car enthusiast, Jim has organised an annual classic sports car rally from London to Cannes to attend a property industry conference raising funds for Rumba. A lifelong animal-lover, he grew up with small dogs and, along with his wife Fiona, has shared almost all his adult life with Burmese cats.