James Ridout

James Ridout is the current Vice President of Finance, Investments, and 8AM Golf at GOLF.com. James has over 10 years of experience in the finance industry. Prior to joining GOLF.com, James was the Vice President of Emigrant Capital Corporation from July 2017 to July 2019. James also worked as a Senior Associate at Allen, Allen & Partners from January 2015 to July 2017 and as a Commercial Manager - Physical Commodities Trading at Noble Group from March 2013 to July 2015. James began their career as an Equity Swaps Analyst at UBS in February 2009 and left the company in August 2011.

James Ridout attended the University of Sydney, where they received a B. Commerce/ B. Arts degree with majors in Accounting, Finance and James'story. James also attended Harvard Business School Executive Education for their Program for Leadership Development Alumni 33. James's high school education was completed at Sydney Church of England Grammar School, where they received their High School Certificate.

They work with Charlie Grace - Player Relations, 8AM Golf, Dino Markus - Head of Video, 8AM Golf. James Ridout reports to Hoy McGarity, President, 8AM Golf.