James is an executive director of Morgan Stanley and a research analyst on the Eaton Vance Core/Growth team. He is responsible for coverage of the consumer discretionary and staples sectors. He joined Eaton Vance in 2022. Morgan Stanley acquired Eaton Vance in March 2021. James began his career in the investment management industry in 2010. He has historically covered the consumer and energy sectors. Before joining Eaton Vance, he was a senior analyst at Surveyor Capital. Previously, he was affiliated with MFS Investment Management. James earned a B.S. from Boston College Carroll School of Management.