James began working as a consultant with Temple Micah on October 1, 2026.
James Weston is a global security executive and consultant with deep experience advising organizations on risk management, crisis response, executive protection, public-private partnership, and operational resilience. Most recently, he served as a Team Base Camp Security Specialist for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, supporting security coordination and operational readiness for a complex, high-profile international event.
Previously, James served as Director, Global Security at McDonald’s Corporation, where he led global security strategy, advised business leaders on emerging risks and crisis response, supported executive protection for global leadership, and strengthened relationships with government and private-sector partners. Earlier, he served as Deputy Executive Director of the Secretary of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) within the Diplomatic Security Service. His combined federal, corporate, and international experience enables him to support clients with strategy, stakeholder coordination, threat-informed planning, program development, and operational resilience. He was named one of the Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine in 2016.