James Davidson

James Davidson is a recognized capital markets professional with extensive experience in institutional sales, equity derivatives, and relationship management. Currently serving as the Director and Head of Institutional ETF Sales at BlackRock Canada, James leads a team focused on delivering investment solutions to Canadian institutional clients. With a progressive career spanning over two decades, James has previously held prominent roles at UBS and Commerzbank AG, cementing a reputation for building genuine client relationships. Initially starting as a Mechanical Engineer in South Africa, James later transitioned into finance, leveraging strong communication and decision-making skills to excel in various positions across engineering and capital markets. James holds a BSc Hon in Mechanical Engineering and a Post Graduate Certificate in Finance with Mathematical Finance.