James Christopher Wakefield is a British businessperson who founded WestBridge Capital LLP and WestBridge Fund Managers Ltd. and who has been at the head of 6 different companies. Currently, Mr. Wakefield holds the position of Chairman of The Keyholding Co., Chairman at Novacyt SAS and Chairman for WestBridge Capital LLP, Chairman at WestBridge Fund Managers Ltd. (a subsidiary of WestBridge Capital LLP). James Christopher Wakefield is also on the board of 5 other companies.

Mr. Wakefield previously was Non-Executive Chairman for Lab 21 Ltd., Principal at Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd., Principal at NatWest Markets and Non-Executive Director at Excalibur Fund Managers Ltd.

He received an undergraduate degree from Harvard Business School.