James Ross Cooke

James Ross Cooke is a Deputy Chief Investment Officer at ARC Group, focusing on guiding clients through financial markets and enhancing investment returns since September 2024. Previously, Cooke served as Head of Global Equity and Director of Investments at Ashburton Investments from May 2019 to September 2024, overseeing the Active Global Equity team. Additional experience includes roles as Non-Executive Director at Cooke Consulting Ltd., Investment Consultant at Asset Risk Consultants, and Investment Manager at SVM Asset Management Limited. Cooke's educational background includes a PhD in Biochemical Engineering from UCL, a CFA Charterholder designation, and various qualifications in business and finance.