James Holden

James Holden is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in location planning and network strategy management within the retail sector. Currently serving as a Senior Network Strategy Manager at Costa Coffee since May 2024, James previously held the position of Senior Location Planning Manager at Holland & Barrett, where key strategic datasets were managed to optimize property decisions in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Prior roles include Data Planner Analyst and Location Planning Analyst at Walgreens Boots Alliance, focusing on customer and product insights, as well as location-related analytics. Earlier experiences at Sainsbury's and Home Retail Group PLC involved financial viability assessments and forecasting for retail sites. James began a career in analytics with a strong foundation in demographics and network planning at Experian Marketing Services UK. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from The Manchester Metropolitan University.