James Lodge Fbci
About James Lodge Fbci
James Lodge is a Global Business Continuity Manager with over 20 years of experience in IT and banking, currently leading the Operational Resilience Special Interest Group at The BCI and serving as a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including Linklaters and Nationwide Building Society, and possesses multiple certifications in project and risk management.
Work at Linklaters
James Lodge has served as the Global Business Continuity Manager at Linklaters since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's business continuity strategies and ensuring operational resilience. His work involves engaging with stakeholders to implement effective IT solutions and business process changes that align with the firm's objectives.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Linklaters, James Lodge has taken on leadership responsibilities at The BCI as the Leader of the Operational Resilience Special Interest Group since 2023. He also serves as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) since 2024. These roles reflect his commitment to advancing operational resilience within various sectors.
Education and Expertise
James Lodge holds a Bachelor of Science in Rural Resource Management from Writtle University College, completed in 1998. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Strategic Information Studies from the University of Strathclyde, achieved in 2006. In 2023, he completed a course on Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age at Harvard University. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic solutions and operational best practices.
Professional Background
James Lodge has over 20 years of experience in IT and banking. His career includes significant roles at Nationwide Building Society as Head of IT Disaster Recovery, and various positions at RBS and Lloyds Banking Group, where he contributed to business continuity and IT disaster recovery initiatives. His experience encompasses technical integration programs and risk management.
Certifications and Skills
James Lodge holds several professional certifications, including ISEB, AMBCI, PRINCE2, ITIL, and MoR. These certifications demonstrate his proficiency in project management and risk management frameworks. He has applied his knowledge to restructure operating models and deliver cost-effective IT solutions, showcasing his ability to align technology with business needs.