James Purcell

James Purcell is an investment and product executive specializing in sustainable investing and product commercialization. Currently, they serve as a Managing Director at Coutts, following roles as Managing Director and Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer at Credit Suisse, and Managing Director at UBS Global Wealth Management. James co-authored "Sustainable Investing in Practice" and teaches a course on Sustainable Finance at ESCP Business School. They hold a B.A. from the University of Oxford and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, along with the CFA qualification. Their career has spanned London, Hong Kong, and Zurich, achieving notable leadership in sustainable investment strategies across various financial institutions.