The Bridge International is excited to announce the appointment of Chloé James as a non-executive director following her recent return home to Australia after five years in Canada (Toronto).

In 2018, business success story expert Chloé James hosted the launch of The Bridge as the MC and has followed our journey with keen interest. 

Stuart Blake, MD and Co-founder of The Bridge said: “With almost 20 years’ experience in business, banking & traditional financial services, fintech, technology and entrepreneurship across the globe, Chloé is a great fit for The Bridge and our clients, and we are delighted she has agreed to join us in this advisory capacity, during a time of steely-focused hyper-growth for the organisation.”

Chloé is the Group Director of Media and Communications for Australian-founded, global leading data-driven strategic insights provider RFI Global, and an experienced broadcast television presenter, event MC, podcast host and facilitator. 

In 2016 she joined Sky News Business as an evening Anchor, of live, nationally broadcast Business Success, Summer Money, TECH. biz and The Enterprise. 

Chloé works extensively in the international speaking arena as the go-to individual when it comes to uncovering the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the greatest minds in business. If they’ve done something game changing in business, chances are Chloé has spoken to them about it.

Chloe said, “I have had the privilege of interviewing some of the greatest business leaders including Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin; Dame Inga Beale, CEO, Lloyd’s of London; Shaquille O’Neal, Athlete/ Businessman; Nick Molnar, Founder, Afterpay; Lisa Claes, International CEO, CoreLogic, Noel Quinn, Global CEO, HSBC and Roy Gori, CEO, Citibank Au / Manulife.”

Chloé has been in the trenches of the accelerated business journey experienced by highly successful RFI Global and has led conversations with some of the brightest minds in business around the world.

With this experience, unparalleled conversations and depth of knowledge, she comes to us with invaluable advice, insight, and guidance regarding our ambitious mission and goals for The Bridge.

As well as a known advocate and ambassador for women in leadership Chloé has been a judge of numerous businesses, FinTech and entrepreneurship awards, in addition to being a regular host and guest on media channels around the world (Bloomberg, Rare Birds, Breaking Banks, Sky News, FinTech Insider, SWIFT, Fintech5).

Chloé said, “I am honoured to be joining The Bridge in this formal advisory capacity at this pivotal point of their journey. From the very beginning I knew the team offered something unique and special. After following their success to date and seeing the purpose driven brands they work with, such as Lifeline, RACQ, RAA and Alinta I cannot wait to share my advice and see what the next chapter brings.” 

The Bridge services include Strategic Advisory, Commercial, Customer and Operations, Brand, Culture and Risk, and Program Management/Embedment.

Stuart Blake, MD and Co-founder of The Bridge said, “I feel extremely privileged to have someone with Chloé’s international profile, background and experience join us on the Board and provide guidance to the Co-founders and Partners of The Bridge on our brand, profile, strategic growth objectives, and innovative service offering in market. 

The Bridge services include Strategic Advisory, Commercial, Customer and Operations, Brand, Culture and Risk, and Program Management/Embedment