Francesca James

Francesca James is an entrepreneur and event organizer who founded the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and community. With a strong publishing and events background, Francesca is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by sharing their stories and recognizing their hard work. She co-founded the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards, which aims to bring together entrepreneurs and foster connections. Francesca recently moved the business from London to Cardiff, where she built an incredibly talented young team and a great office space. She is proud to offer her team lots of responsibility, allowing them to thrive. Francesca's passion for entrepreneurship and dedication to supporting the community will ensure that the Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to recognize and celebrate inspiring entrepreneurs throughout the United Kingdom.

Francesca James is an entrepreneur, publisher, and event organizer who founded the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and community. With a strong background in publishing and events, Francesca is passionate about sharing the stories of entrepreneurs and supporting them in their endeavors. She founded the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2013, which recognizes the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. As the co-founder of the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca is dedicated to bringing together incredible business minds and fostering valuable connections. The awards ceremony is more than just an evening of celebration; it is a vehicle for uniting entrepreneurs and supporting them in their journey to success. In a recent interview with Cardiff Times, Francesca discussed her move from London to Cardiff and the expanding Welsh entrepreneur scene. She explained that after a brief stint in London, she returned to Cardiff for a weekend and never left again. Falling back in love with the city, she saw the potential it held for her business. Over the course of three years, Francesca gradually moved jobs from London to Cardiff, encouraged by two essential factors: office space and talent. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards now has a great office in the center of Cardiff with a roof garden and plenty of space, which would have been unaffordable in London. In terms of people, Francesca has recruited and built an incredibly talented young team, with unique opportunities for those who want to work on projects that would typically be limited to a career in London. Francesca has been impressed with the talent pool in Cardiff and believes that moving the business was the right decision. She is proud to offer her team lots of responsibility from the offset, which has allowed them to rise to the challenge and thrive. With Francesca's passion for entrepreneurship and her dedication to supporting the community, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards will continue to recognize and celebrate the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs throughout the United Kingdom.

Francesca James is a visionary entrepreneur who has a passion for supporting and championing the endeavours of other entrepreneurs. Her main vision is to tell the stories of entrepreneurs, acknowledge their hard work, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps. She believes that entrepreneurs play a crucial role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling economic growth.

Francesca's vision led her to co-found the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2013, which quickly became a benchmark for entrepreneurial success in the UK. The awards not only celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs and businesses but also serve as a platform to unite business minds and make valuable connections.