UK Quoted Companies Alliance Announces New Chief Executive

The Quoted Companies Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of James Ashton as its next Chief Executive. 

James is a financial journalist and commentator who has covered UK business, technology and the economy over many years.  

He succeeds the QCA’s current Chief Executive, Tim Ward, on October 31.

Adam McConkey, Chair of the QCA, said:

“Following a wide-ranging search process, we are delighted that James Ashton has agreed to join the QCA as our next CEO. James brings a wide range of skills and experience which is ideally suited to the influencing, informing and interaction agenda that the QCA follows so effectively on behalf of small and mid-sized quoted companies.

“In recent years James has been generous in his time hosting and chairing events on behalf of the QCA. We are excited we have found someone of James’ calibre and commitment who can hit the ground running with our very busy policy agenda, at a time when publicly listed UK smaller companies have such an important contribution to make to the UK economically, socially, and regionally.”

James Ashton, incoming Chief Executive of the QCA, said:

“It is a great honour to take on this demanding role. I’ve known and admired the QCA for several years and can’t wait to get started, building on Tim Ward’s formidable legacy and leading the talented team.

“The public markets have been unappreciated for many years but I believe they can be the best place for companies to source the funds to grow, operate transparently and distribute wealth, fairly. I look forward to championing this vital part of the UK economy."