James Nicholson

EY-Parthenon Partner, Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Ernst & Young LLP

Strategy leader in automotive, industrial products and manufacturing. Passionate about sustainable, long-term value and the power of diverse perspectives and thinking.

James is one of the leaders in the EY UK&I Strategy practice. With deep sector knowledge in automotive and advanced manufacturing, he helps clients plot successful paths to growth, adopt new business models and evolve their core capabilities and global footprints.

James has over 20 years of consulting experience and joined the EY organization in 2014, having worked and lived in both Europe and the Middle East.

He has an ME in Electrical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh.

James’s latest thinking

How government leaders are rebuilding a sovereign industrial policy

Government action is crucial in rebuilding a sovereign industrial policy to ensure economic security and bolster domestic manufacturing. Learn more.

02 Apr 2025 Gueric Jacquet +2

What auto suppliers can learn from PE to drive their EV transition

Auto parts suppliers that have hesitated to adopt an EV strategy can learn from the bold decision-making culture of private equity firms. Learn more.

25 Jul 2023 Jon Slatkin +1

How Europe can unblock the midstream battery materials bottleneck

Explore how battery materials capacity holdups along the midstream are impacting Europe’s ability to develop a local and sustainable battery economy. Learn More

19 May 2023 James Nicholson +2

10 ways to help build a thriving battery recycling industry in Europe

Get our 10-point action plan to help build a thriving lithium-ion battery recycling industry in Europe.

09 Sep 2022 James Nicholson +2

Why the race is on to secure a sustainable EV battery supply

Shifting business models and accelerated EV productions forecasts have OEMs looking to lock in an affordable and sustainable battery supply. Learn more.

28 Jun 2021 James Nicholson +1
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