James Neish

Appointing James Neish as CEO and Editor-in-Chief was one of the most important decisions I made during my time as Chairman of GBC and it proved to be an outstanding one. From the moment James stepped into the role, he brought clarity, energy and a level of professionalism that immediately elevated the organisation.
His leadership transformed GBC in ways that exceeded expectations. James strengthened our newsroom, modernised our output and fostered a culture of creativity and accountability. Under his guidance, GBC experienced remarkable growth - both in audience trust and in the quality of its journalism.
What impressed me most was James’s ability to inspire those around him. He leads with integrity, empathy and a genuine passion for Public Service Broadcasting. His impact on GBC will be felt for many years to come and I remain incredibly proud of what we achieved together.

ames was one of my most valued freelancers. A regular news presenter on Times Radio, he was integral to our news team. James has a talent for writing and presenting and knows a good story when he sees it. He is also an excellent team member, working brilliantly with colleagues in the office and remotely

James is a great talent. He demonstrated that as soon as he was given his first story with us.

James is a consummate professional in every setting, from TV news to light entertainment and everything in-between. I’ve seen him host complex TV shows with a live audience and been thoughtfully interviewed by him about poetry at a Literary Festival. He can handle any topic in any setting and he makes it looks easy. I can tell you it isn't!

I recommend James Neish. He was a mature student at City, University of London on the MA Broadcast Journalism. He is an excellent contributor and has done some great work. He would be an asset to any newsroom. His background as a Gibraltarian gives him something special and he also has charm, and ability.

James is a very able journalist who combines that skill with the ability to ‘put across’ a story live on-air. He is not only an excellent presenter, but an equally accomplished reporter. He has the rare ability to offer superb work across all media, whether it be Television, Radio or Online. He is dedicated, loyal and hard working.

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside James at LBC News. There is no doubt James is a consummate professional in every aspect of his work - diligent, and attention to detail, great news acumen and an ability to write tightly written scripts when the pressure is on.

Always keen to get to the real story and an ability to get the best out of his interviewees, James is the kind of journalist you want to work alongside. His attention to detail while reporting and his sheer professionalism while presenting are the hallmarks of this impressive, hardworking guy who transitioned easily into top UK broadcasting positions from his previous high-profile work in Gibraltar. I’ve co-hosted with James and I was 100% confident I was working with an experienced presenter and that nothing would faze him. It didn't.

A consummate professional, extremely engaging and a trustworthy voice

James is an all-rounder with endless energy and ambitious ideas which makes it a dynamic combination.  He knows broadcasting inside out.  He is not only a natural Infront of the camera but has huge awareness on how it all works.  James is a natural leader who demands, but rewards in equal measure.

James has a wonderful level of engagement with interviewee’s during documentary film making. His ability to also engage with the subject matter and deliver content with great ease to the camera is a pleasure to watch. He has a massive amount of production experience which helps immensely during filming, he can trouble-shoot very quickly and keep the process moving efficiently for all concerned, both in front of the camera and behind.