Steve James
Chair and Member of Board of Trustees
Steve is a retired management consultant who spent 20 years in interim leadership roles, managing projects across central and local government, and supporting not-for-profit organisations. Prior to running his own consultancy, Steve was a Partner at professional services firm, Deloitte, where he led the HR function through a period of major organisational change.
Steve has been a trustee for over 5 years, and since November 2024, Steve has proudly chaired the Board of Trustees at St Oswald’s Hospice, having previously served as Vice Chair. As Chair, Steve is excited about the opportunities to continue enhancing the care provided by St Oswald’s Hospice, ensuring meaningful and quality time for patients, their families, and carers. He believes that through strong leadership, partnerships, and collaboration, the hospice will successfully deliver the objectives set out in its ambitious strategy through to 2027.
When he’s not championing the hospice’s work, Steve enjoys life in North Shields with his wife Elaine and their lovable Labrador, George. He brings warmth, dedication, and a strong sense of purpose to his role – always focused on supporting the people at the heart of the hospice.