James Sadler

James Sadler is the founding CEO of DATUS, a peer-led lived experience recovery organization. Informed by lived experience of addiction and the criminal justice system, he designs services that put people and long-term outcomes ahead of performance metrics and contractual targets, enabling those most affected to lead design, delivery, and evaluation. He takes a whole systems view of addiction across substances and behaviors. Through Birmingham’s Inclusive Recovery City Hub (BIRCH) with KIKIT, he mobilizes volunteers and civic partners to reduce stigma and build recovery capital. James serves on the boards of Inclusive Recovery Cities (IRC UK) and CLERO, championing evidence-based, community-powered systems.