James Cook

James Cook is a seasoned professional in partnership management and business development, currently serving as the Director of Industry & Technology Partnerships at Autodesk since December 2018. In this role, James leads partnerships across Autodesk Construction Solutions and manages a team focused on technical solutions. Prior to Autodesk, James held key positions at PlanGrid, including Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, where the partnership function was established and integration partnerships were developed. James's experience also includes roles at Box, where responsibilities encompassed business development and managing strategic partnerships, as well as financial analysis positions at Jefferies & Co and GE Commercial Finance. James holds an MBA in Management of Technology from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Economics from Stanford University.