James Ryder

James Ryder has extensive work experience in various roles related to channel strategy and planning. James is currently working as the Head of Channel Strategy & Planning at du since September 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Strategy Director Customer & Channels from January 2020 to August 2022 and as the Senior Manager Channel Strategy from October 2016 to December 2019. James also worked as a Manager - Channel Strategy & Value Management from July 2013 to September 2016 at du.

Before joining du, James worked at Everything Everywhere Ltd as a Senior Commercial Manager from January 2011 to September 2012, where they were responsible for planning, forecasting, and delivering a channel P&L of over £220m gross operating margin per year. James also worked as a Commerical Trading Executive from January 2009 to December 2010 at the same company.

James started their career at Synovate Retail Performance, where they worked as a Key Account Manager for French clients from January 2008 to December 2008 and as a Data Analyst from June 2007 to December 2007.

From 2003 to 2007, James Ryder attended the University of Birmingham where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce with French degree. Additionally, in 2005 to 2006, they also studied at Montpellier Business School.