A finance lecturer from Chichester has been named one of Accountancy Age's '35 Under 35' for his contributions to the industry.
James Wright, the programme lead for accountancy and finance at the University of Chichester, plays a key role in the department named 2025 PQ Magazine Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year.
He also championed the creation of the university’s business society, which won PQ’s 2025 Student Body of the Year.
Reacting to the accolade, Mr Wright said: "I am truly honoured to be named among Accountancy Age’s ‘35 Under 35’ for 2025.
"I owe particular thanks to my colleagues at the University of Chichester, whose encouragement and support have been invaluable in reaching this milestone.
"I look forward to building on this recognition to further enrich our students’ university experience and to showcase Chichester on the global stage."
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Mr Wright has carved out a significant presence in the finance world through a combination of academic leadership and digital innovation.
He has a strong global following on his social media channels, where he shares free educational content for aspiring and qualified finance professionals.
Currently, Mr Wright has almost 40,000 YouTube subscribers.
His work has earned him recognition from the Small Business Britain programme and an invitation to the House of Lords.
He was also shortlisted for Best Small Business Owner at the Chichester & Bognor Regis Business Awards.
Mr Wright's recognition as one of the top 35 professionals in the industry further cements his status as a standout figure in this year’s 35 Under 35.
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