James Hay possesses extensive experience in the hospitality and accounting sectors. Since November 2016, James has held multiple roles at Australian Venue Co., progressing from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst and currently serving as Commercial Manager. Prior to this, James worked at Grant Thornton Australia from April 2014 to November 2016, holding positions as Associate and later Senior Associate. Academically, James completed a Graduate Diploma with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2014 and 2016 and earned a dual Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting and Management from Monash University from 2009 to 2012. Earlier education was completed at Brighton Grammar School, achieving a VCE with an Enter Score of 88.3.