James Lambert

James Lambert is a founding shareholder and Deputy Chairman of The Bicester Collection and a trustee of the National Gallery. Over several decades he has helped shape one of the most influential luxury retail businesses in Europe, redefining the relationship between shopping, tourism, architecture and cultural experience. Alongside his commercial work, he has become increasingly involved in conversations around public culture, heritage and the future of major institutions. His perspective brings together business, design and the arts, with a particular interest in how places create meaning, attract audiences and sustain civic life in an age of rapid cultural and technological change.