James Killen

Trustee

My professional passion is People and Performance, leading teams to exceed expected performance, through a range of Strategies, tactics, and transformation, with a shared purposed beneath our impacts. I’ve worked in hospitality for over 15 years across EMEA, leading Pricing and Revenue Management at Hilton, Travelodge, and De Vere. My early career started in retail operations, as General Manager at a branded restaurant and Supermarket store manager.

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Born in Liverpool, I’ve lived in Oxford since 2005, married with four boys, I lead Family Ministry at St Edburgs Church in addition to delivering our boys to a variety of clubs and activities. I’ve a BSc in Social Policy from the University of Surrey and an MBA from Lancaster Management school.

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Our eldest boy was born with SATB2 – a Genetic disorder which makes life more challenging for him: he’s non-verbal and requires a high level of support. Understanding and experiencing the life of children, and now adults, with learning difficulties has changed me for the better. I, often find that the world around struggles to understand and provide a person with profound needs the opportunity they’re entitled too, whilst unable to unlock the many benefits they offer to myself and others. I see Alexandra House of Joy as providing a unique space which will bring adults together to find joy, educate, and become an example of understanding and care for others.