James Abdool

James Abdool has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. James began their career in 1994 as the Managing Director of TSC Music Systems Ltd, where they expanded the company's services and negotiated contracts with major UK brands. James later joined Imagesound Group as the Retail Sales Director before moving on to become the President EMEA at ComQi Inc., a global leader in networked digital out-of-home solutions. Abdool also served as the Managing Director (Consultant) at PlayNetwork Ltd and as the Group Sales Director (Consultant) at MediaZest Plc. James then transitioned into the role of Director - Head of Digital Experience at Arcadis and later worked as a Digital Experience Consultant at the same company. Abdool's experience also includes serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Chirp, a company specializing in data encoding technology. James currently holds the position of Senior Vice President UK & Europe at Fortude, a company that delivers enterprise software and business intelligence services. In addition, Abdool works as an Advisor at PF Nexus - Energy & Infrastructure Deal Platform.

James Abdool completed their education with a Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching from the University of Chester, which they attended from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they earned a BA (Hons) degree in Marketing & Management Science from De Montfort University between 1990 and 1994. In their earlier years, James attended Reigate Grammar School from 1984 to 1989, where they focused on subjects such as Maths, Business Studies, and French. Before attending Reigate Grammar School, they studied at Copthorne Prep School from 1978 to 1984. Additionally, James obtained a certification as a Mental Health First Aider from Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England in April 2021.