About our Consultant

Carlton James is a Consultant Specialist in Communication, Communications and Public Affairs. He displays strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; and superior writing, presentation, and public speaking skills. He is sought after as a moderator where respect for protocol is critical.

He is the Owner and Communications Director of Strategic Advisory and Communications Services (SACS) https://www.sacs.co.gy, Director of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), and Director of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority. SACS advises on mediation, advocacy and engagement with communities, as well as Reputation Management and mentoring for management staff of corporations.

He facilitates community engagement and participation in support of development initiatives particularly incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Carlton James was ExxonMobil-Guyana’s first Director of Government Relations from spud to First Oil, 2015-2020; Advocacy and Communications Adviser to the CARICOM Secretary-General; providing support to the fifteen Member States of the Caribbean Community CARICOM, Communications Advisor to the Government of Suriname (Office of the Vice-President), Government of the Cayman Islands, and Communications Consultant to Conservation International (CI) and World Wildlife fund, (WWF) Guyana.  

He served as Head of the News and Data Team at the United Nations Environment Programme Headquarters, and Special Assistant to The UN Secretary-General’s Special 

Representatives for Sudan and Somalia. Additional missions to Northern Iraq/South-Eastern Turkiye complement his communication and mediation work in regions of armed conflict.  

Testimonials

Guyana Relief Council (GRC)
"On behalf of the Executive and Members of the Guyana Relief Council (GRC), I would like to express our Collective appreciation to you for Chairing the Programme for the 25th Anniversary of the GRC.
Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to enhance our programme with your great Voice, talent and many years of experience in this field.
We were all delighted that you could have been present and look forward to your support in the future."
Yvonne Hinds
Chairman | Guyana Relief Council
Vice President of the Republic of Suriname
"Mr. Carlton James served as my Adviser on Communications on the Caribbean Community between 2011 and 2015 when I served as Vice President of the Republic of Suriname. I benefitted from his contribution and guidance. Today, years after, I still acknowledge him as a dependable resource."
Robert L.A. Amerally
Business Executive | Vice President of the Republic of Suriname (2010-2015)
Suriname Chamber of Commerce (KKF)
"At the express invitation of the Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken (KKF; the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Mr. Carlton James moderated the First CARICHAMBRICS+ CONFERENCE in Paramaribo, Suriname from 27 —28th of February 2020. The conference aimed at promoting economic relations under the theme "Strengthen the Interaction of the Business Relations between the CARICHAM and the BRICS+ countries". Mr. James was expert as we have seen many times before around the Caribbean in his role as moderator. He ensured inclusion and encouraged interventions, yet kept the program on schedule. It was a renewed pleasure having him perform this vital role in Suriname in strengthening organs of the Caribbean"
Jayant A. Padarath
President | Suriname Chamber of Commerce (KKF)