James Whitley

James Whitley is a seasoned business professional with diverse experience across various industries. Currently serving as a Business Owner, James focuses on acquiring and growing small businesses, enhancing local services and job creation. As Co-Founder and Advisor at Cypher, James contributed to the development of an innovative trading protocol for emerging asset classes. Previously, at Baxter International Inc., James led a highly successful profitability initiative, earning the 2018 Q3 CEO Award. In prior roles at Novartis, M3 Capital Partners, and ATA Airlines, James demonstrated expertise in financial planning, private equity, and strategic analysis. James holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a cum laude BA in Economics from DePauw University.